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Dr. Kevin Roberts, Heritage Foundation President, Honored with NRB’s 2023 First Freedoms Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org Dr. Kevin Roberts, Heritage Foundation President, Honored with NRB’s 2023 First Freedoms Award WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) – National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)...
Four Things from the Communications & Technology Subcommittee Hearing on the Video Marketplace
The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on Sept. 13 titled “Lights, Camera, Subscriptions: State of the Video Marketplace.” Read NRB's letter to the subcommittee in advance of the hearing here. NRB's...
With Shutdown Looming, Single-Subject Spending Bills Edge Ahead of CR
With eight days until the fiscal year ends, four workdays to strike a budget deal, and eleven necessary appropriations bills to pass through Congress, a government shutdown is looming large as members spar over spending deal breakers, must-haves, and interim measures....

Dr. Kevin Roberts, Heritage Foundation President, Honored with NRB’s 2023 First Freedoms Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org Dr. Kevin Roberts, Heritage...

Four Things from the Communications & Technology Subcommittee Hearing on the Video Marketplace
The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on Sept. 13 titled “Lights, Camera,...

With Shutdown Looming, Single-Subject Spending Bills Edge Ahead of CR
With eight days until the fiscal year ends, four workdays to strike a budget deal, and eleven necessary appropriations bills to pass through...

Sen. Tim Scott Receives D. James Kennedy Christian Statesman Award
The D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship presented its 2023 Distinguished Christian Statesman Award to Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), on...

GSF Media is Creating “Ideas that Excite”
GSF Media, a Nashville-based marketing and media company, specializes in producing high-quality content for clients seeking genuine relationships...

NRB Welcomes Fifteen New Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2023 CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org NRB Welcomes Fifteen New Members WASHINGTON, D.C....

“In God’s Hand” Illuminates Hope Amid Ukraine Orphan Crisis
Against the harrowing backdrop of Ukraine’s ongoing war, a ray of hope shines brightly through the documentary “In God’s...

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: NRB Members Respond to Morocco Earthquake Devastation
A catastrophic earthquake rocked Morocco on Sept. 8, resulting in a death toll of more than 2,900 and at least 5,530 injured. The magnitude 6.8...

Joni and Friends Opens New Wheelchair Restoration Center
NRB member Joni and Friends recently opened its latest Wheelchair Restoration Center within the Kingman Correctional & Rehabilitation Facility...

Covenant Daughters is Uplifting Female Voices in Christian Media
Dr. Ruth Pauline Plummer, CEO and founder of the Covenant Daughters Television Network (CDTN), is on a mission to empower women and amplify their...

In Memoriam: Tom Lowell
Tom Lowell, former president and chairman of the board of directors of Trans World Radio (TWR), went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5....

Anna Gomez Confirmed as FCC Commissioner
In a 55-43 vote, veteran communications attorney Anna Gomez was confirmed on September 7 as the FCC’s 87th commissioner. Gomez was nominated by...

RedBalloon is Empowering Pro-Faith, Pro-Freedom Employees and Employers
In an environment where progressive ideology dominates the corporate boardroom, RedBalloon, “America’s #1 None-Woke Job Board,” is standing with...

Leading the Way Launches Global Evangelistic Celebrations
NRB member Leading the Way (LTW) with Dr. Michael Youssef is executing a bold new outreach called Evangelistic Celebrations in an effort to mobilize...

What Happens to AM Radio After August Recess?
This fall could be a busy time for broadcasters on Capitol Hill. Earlier this year, with leading automakers poised to remove AM radio capabilities...

Pray Vote Stand Summit to Champion Faith and Freedom Values, Celebrate FRC’s 40th Anniversary
NRB member Family Research Council (FRC) will host its annual Pray Vote Stand Summit, a national gathering of “spiritually active” and “governance...

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: NRB Members Respond to Hurricane Idalia
On August 30, Hurricane Idalia made landfall on the Florida Big Bend region, unleashing winds reaching a velocity of 125mph and an intensive deluge...

Jack Hibbs “Fast Forwards” Faith, Combats Censorship with Real Life Network
Within the landscape of Christian media, a formidable trio––big tech, big government, and big business––looms large in silencing the teachings of...

Tens of Thousands of Armenian Christians Persecuted in Nagorno-Karabakh
As the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh grapples with an enduring military blockade, 120,000 Armenian Christians have been left bereft of vital...

What to Expect When Congress Returns from Recess
As Labor Day draws near, the U.S. Congress is preparing to return from August recess. With a full slate of legislative priorities and key deadlines...

DestinyX is Discipling and Developing Future Christian Leaders
DestinyX Media International, a multimedia ministry, is committed to proclaiming the message of the Gospel to all generations with intentional...

State of Play: Will FCC Refresh the Record in MVPD Proceeding?
The rapid technological change of the last few decades has changed every aspect of the programming marketplace, including the way users consume...

NRB Members Respond to Maui Wildfires
NRB members have swiftly come to the aid of devastated communities in Maui in the aftermath of what is deemed to be the deadliest U.S. wildfire in...

Lawmakers Investigate White House Ties to “Disinformation” Group
Lawmakers are seeking information from a “disinformation”-tracking activist group as part of the House Judiciary Committee’s ongoing investigations...

Barry Meguiar is Igniting Revival
A businessman whose historic family brand made its mark on the automotive landscape, Barry Meguiar has journeyed beyond car care to plant the seeds...

NRB CEO to CBN: “We Are Out There Fighting”
CBN’s Billy Hallowell recently profiled NRB and featured an interview with NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller on CBN’s FaithWire...

The Bible History Guy is Finding Faith through Facts
Jim Moseley, “The Bible History Guy,” embarked on a global journey in search of world religions, only to discover Christ. In his youth, Moseley had...

The NRB 2024 Special Service and Media Awards Application Window is Open!
NRB aims to inspire Christian communicators to strive for new standards of excellence in compelling, relevant, and challenging Christian...

AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act Voted Out of Committee in Senate
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act sailed through markup in the Thursday, July 27 executive session of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science,...

Grace Productions Set to Release “The Essential Church” Docufilm
A new film from Grace Productions takes viewers to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as leaders of local churches were forced to navigate a...

Liberty Counsel Advocates for Faith, Family, and Freedom
Liberty Counsel, a nonprofit law firm and Christian legal ministry, has been a steadfast defender of religious freedom and conservative values for...

Mars Hill Network Serves as a Beacon of Hope for New York
From the heart of Syracuse, New York, Mars Hill Network is offering listeners encouragement and inspiration to live a faithful, victorious Christian...

In Memoriam: Stuart W. Epperson, Sr.
On July 17, 2023, trailblazing Christian and conservative broadcaster, Stuart W. “Stu” Epperson, Sr., went to be with the Lord at the age of 86....

NRB Pays Tribute to Stu Epperson, Sr., Founder and Trailblazer in Christian and Conservative Broadcasting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2023 CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org NRB Pays Tribute to Stu Epperson, Sr., Founder and...

Regent University Appoints Gordon Robertson as Chancellor, Continuing the Legacy of Pat Robertson
NRB member Regent University has announced the appointment of Gordon Robertson as its new Chancellor following the passing of Dr. M.G....

Truth Network Serves the Community with Mission in Mind
The Truth Network, founded by Stuart “Stu” Epperson Jr., is a beacon of light in the broadcasting landscape with its commitment to biblical truth,...

Through American Pastor Project, Lucas Miles is Equipping Pastors to Stand Firm
NRB member Lucas Miles is urging likeminded Christian leaders to use the pulpit to affirm the historic truths of Scripture, reject false strains of...

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Liberty in Groff v. DeJoy
In a significant legal milestone for religious liberty, the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Groff v. DeJoy, a case litigated with the assistance...

NRB Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision to Guarantee Freedom of Speech for All
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2023 CONTACT: Michael P. Farris 202-341-4783 presscenter@nrb.org NRB Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision to Guarantee...

2023 NRB Convention Registers Record-Setting Global Impact
At the 2023 NRB Convention, the international spirit was palpable as 254 attendees from 47 countries converged in Orlando, Florida, to form...

In Memoriam: Mike Kellogg
Michael S. Kellogg, former Moody Radio announcer and personality, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 25, at the age of 81. Kellogg was born on...

NRB Welcomes Seventeen New Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2023 CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org NRB Welcomes Seventeen New Members WASHINGTON, D.C....

NRB Celebrates Excellence in Christian Communications, Hears from Dr. Albert Mohler, Jr. at Convention Closing Gala
On Thursday, May 25, NRB members and friends of Christian broadcasting gathered at the 2023 Closing Gala to mark the conclusion of the 2023 NRB...

At NRB Convention, Midweek Worship Service Delivers Powerful Word of Encouragement and Hope
Mid-week at the NRB International Christian Media Convention, attendees set aside time to pause and hear the word of God together in a spirit of...

Reclaiming the Truth about Gender at NRB Convention
Genesis 1:27—which reads in part, “Male and female He created them”—lays the essential foundation for marriage, family, and society, yet this belief...

NRB Forum Highlights Progress, Potential of Historic Middle East Peace Agreements
On Wednesday, May 24, at the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention, NRB hosted a high-profile panel discussion on the progress and...

NRB Hosts Sen. Josh Hawley, Tyler O’Neil at Media Leadership Dinner
On Wednesday, May 24, presidents and leaders of NRB member organizations met at the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention to attend the...

NRB Convention Attendees Gather for Annual Breakfast Honoring Israel
On Wednesday, May 24, NRB 2023 convention attendees, NRB members, and faith and industry leaders gathered at the annual sold-out Breakfast to Honor...

At NRB 2023, Conservative Voices Answer the Assault on Free Speech
Cancel culture poses a significant threat to viewpoint diversity in media and the exercise of freedom of speech in American society. When...

International Panel Discusses Global Challenges, Opportunities to Share the Christian Faith
At the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention, an NRB Forum comprised of broadcasters and faith leaders shared their firsthand...

Dick Bott, Sr. Inducted into Missouri Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Longtime NRB member Richard P. “Dick” Bott, Sr., was inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association (MBA) Hall of Fame on June 2,...

At NRB Convention, Media Leaders Discuss Portrayals of Christianity in News and Entertainment
On Tuesday, May 23, a panel of media leaders gathered at the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida to explore how...

At NRB 2023, Thought Leaders Combat Woke Ideologies
On Tuesday, May 23, respected Christian thought leaders discussed critical issues facing Christians in the church pews and in the public square...

Pro-Life Advocates to NRB Convention: “We Are in This for the Long Game”
On Tuesday, May 23, veteran pro-life advocates gathered at the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention to take part in a panel discussion...

In Memoriam: Pat Robertson
On Monday, June 19, CBN will honor and remember its founder, Pat Robertson, with a memorial service. Watch via livestream on the CBN Family...

Veteran NRB Member Pat Robertson Leaves a Lasting Legacy as Christian Broadcasting Pioneer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2023 Contact: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org Veteran NRB Member Pat Robertson Leaves a Lasting Legacy...

NRB Great Commission Event: “The Way to Revival is Repentance”
NRB’s annual convention draws Christian media professionals from all over the world who are looking to join with U.S. counterparts for...

Franklin Graham Headlines Opening Day at NRB 2023
On Monday, May 22, Franklin Graham, President & CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, delivered the keynote...

NRB Hosts Full Day of Forums at 2023 Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2023 Contact: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org NRB Hosts Full Day of Forums at 2023 Convention...

Gov. Ron DeSantis Welcomes Broadcasters, Franklin Graham Headlines Opening Session at NRB 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2023 Contact: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org Gov. Ron DeSantis Welcomes Broadcasters, Franklin Graham...

NRB 2023 Opening Day Focuses on ‘Standing Firm’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2023 Contact: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org NRB 2023 Opening Day Focuses on ‘Standing Firm’ Franklin...

NRB Board of Directors Approves 2023 Resolutions and Elects Officers and Board Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2023 Contact: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org NRB Board of Directors Approves 2023 Resolutions and...

NRB Forum to Highlight Historic Abraham Accords
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 19, 2023 Contact:Noelle Garnier202-891-7843presscenter@nrb.org NRB Forum to Highlight Historic Abraham Accords U.S....

NRB Forum to Consider Progress and Potential of Abraham Accords
On Wednesday, May 24, a high-profile expert forum at the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention will consider the progress and potential...

NRB Joins Lawsuit Against Attorney General of California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:Noelle Garnier202-891-7843presscenter@nrb.org NRB Joins Lawsuit Against Attorney General...

#NRB2023: Know Before You Go
The 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention is just around the corner, and having essential information at your fingertips will help...

Lawmakers Unveil Proposal to Preserve AM Radio in All Automobiles
Radio broadcasters’ current top priority in Washington is the fight to keep AM radio in the dash as eight of the top twenty automakers have moved to...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Welcome NRB International Christian Media Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 15, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:presscenter@nrb.org Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Welcome NRB International Christian...

NRB Forum with Alliance Defending Freedom to Tackle Censorship and Freedom of Expression
Freedom of speech is a vital First Amendment guarantee that must be protected and upheld in our country. However, it has become increasingly evident...

Find Spiritual Renewal and Like-Minded Community at NRB 2023
The NRB International Christian Media Convention is ripe with opportunity to network with peers, discover new connections, and gain industry insight...

NRB 2023 Convention Celebrates Israel’s 75th Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2023FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org NRB 2023 Convention Celebrates Israel’s...

#NRB2023 Forum to Discuss How Christians Are Framed in Today’s Media
On Tuesday, May 23, in Orlando, Florida, an NRB Forum titled “How Christians Are Framed in the Media Today” will welcome a panel of media leaders...

Mix & Meet at NRB 2023 Receptions
With the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention just a few weeks away, attendees can look forward to educational workshops, equipping...

Maximize Your Time at NRB 2023 With Affiliate Events
The 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention will feature a wealth of learning and relationship-building opportunities—including...

NRB’s Great Commission Forum to Explore the Global Impact of Christian Media
NRB’s 2023 Great Commission Forum will be held on the first day of the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida. The...

In Memoriam: Beloved Pastor and Broadcaster Dr. Charles F. Stanley
On April 18, 2023, Charles F. Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries, went to be with the Lord. “Dr. Stanley leaves behind a lasting legacy as a...

NRB Mourns the Passing of World-Renowned Pastor and Broadcaster Dr. Charles F. Stanley
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org NRB Mourns the Passing of...

Take Your Media Project to the Next Level at the 2023 NRB Pitch-a-Thon and TV Showcase
The NRB International Christian Media Convention (May 22-25, 2023, in Orlando, Florida) provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for Christian media...

Happy Easter from NRB
There is no more significant celebration for the Christian than Easter. We set this special day apart in order to commemorate Jesus’ resurrection,...

At NRB 2023, Mainstage Forum to Address “Gender Confusion”
“Male and female He created them,” Genesis 1:27 says—and generations agreed. Today, this belief has fallen out of favor as our culture increasingly...

NRB Special Service Award Winner Testifies Before Congress
On March 28, Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon appeared before the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee at a hearing...

NRB President & CEO Attends Member Conferences
NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller attended the fifth annual Black Conservative Summit from March 24-25 in Chicago, Illinois, presented by NRB...

NRB Hosts “Faith and Finances: Insights from Wise Money Managers”
On March 30, Miriam Neff and Valerie Neff Hogan, authors of “Wise Women Managing Money,” joined NRB Director of Public Policy & Communications...

Liberty University Appoints New Leadership
On March 31, NRB member Liberty University appointed Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dondi E. Costin, Ph. D., as president, and Pastor Jonathan Falwell, son of the...

House Energy and Commerce Committee Seeks TikTok Transparency at Hearing
Last week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led by Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), held a full committee hearing titled “TikTok: How...

NRB 2023 Panel to Explore Christian Media Impact Amid Global Challenges
At the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention, broadcasters and faith leaders will partake in a panel sharing their insights and...

Decades On, Insight for Living is Communicating the Grace of the Gospel
For decades, Insight for Living has been a beacon of biblical wisdom and guidance for thousands worldwide. Under the leadership of veteran teaching...

NRB Welcomes Twenty–One New Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org NRB Welcomes Twenty–One New Members...

Educational Media Foundation Names New CEO
NRB member Educational Media Foundation (EMF) announced on Tuesday, March 21, the appointment of Todd Woods as its new CEO. During his tenure at...

WBNH is Listener-Focused and Community-Minded
Offering a unique blend of contemporary Christian music, Gospel-centered programming, and community outreach, WBNH 88.5 FM has been “bringing news...

NRB Member Turning Point’s Christmas Film Impacts Audiences Worldwide
NRB member Turning Point’s “Why the Nativity?” has had a profound and far-reaching impact, inspiring millions of people from across the globe to...

In Washington, Attention Turns to AM Radio in Electric Vehicles
From truckers hitting the road before sunrise, to professionals driving into work, to parents shuttling their children to school and activities,...

NRB Joins Amicus Brief in Foote v. Ludlow School Committee
This Monday, the NRB came alongside 30 other organizations as amici in a brief before the Supreme Court of the United States in support of parents’...

Sen. Josh Hawley to Address Faith and Media Leaders at NRB 2023
An outspoken advocate for religious liberty and the recipient of the 2021 NRB First Freedoms Award, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) will deliver...

Statement of NRB President & CEO on Newsmax, DirecTV Distribution Agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org Statement of NRB President & CEO...

Sen. Josh Hawley to Deliver Keynote Address at 2023 NRB Media Leadership Dinner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org Signature VIP Event at NRB...

KCBI is Reaching Millions with the Gospel
90.9 KCBI FM seeks to be a “movement of God,” effectively communicating the Gospel to listeners through a city-grade, 100,000-watt signal. KCBI is a...

NRB Urges Congress to Protect AM Radio, Forgo Permanent Daylight Savings Time
Following the annual “spring forward” into Daylight Saving Time (DST), the NRB has renewed its opposition to federal lawmakers’ proposals to make...

NRB Member Mercy Ships Performs First Surgery on Board the Global Mercy
The world’s largest hospital ship, the Global Mercy, operated by the international charity organization Mercy Ships, performed its first...

NRB Announces 2023 Special Service and Media Award Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org NRB Announces 2023 Special Service and...

NRB to FCC: Signal Support for Full ATSC 3.0 Transition
On March 3, the NRB wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, urging the FCC to signal its support for a full and...

CrossExamined is Placing a “Stone in the Shoe” of Skeptics
Founded in 2006 to provide believers and non-believers alike with the evidence for Christianity, CrossExamined is an inter-denominational, Christian...

At NRB 2023, Thought Leaders to Discuss the Dangerous Implications of Woke Ideologies
The NRB Forum series at the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention will bring together respected Christian thought leaders for timely,...

In Memoriam: Ferdinand “Ferdy” Mahfood
On February 26, 2023, Food For The Poor (FFTP) founder Ferdinand “Ferdy” Mahfood went to be with the Lord. “Ferdinand was a visionary leader who...

Lawmakers Look Into Taxpayer-Funded Media Blacklist Firms
As corporate boardrooms wage war on religious and political free speech, lawmakers are responding to reports that blacklists aimed at defunding and...

#NRB2023: Digital Media Talks and Workshops
Do you work or serve clients in the digital media space? Take advantage of what the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention has to offer...

Lighthouse TV Broadcasts Programming of “Lasting Eternal Value”
Serving the central and southeastern Pennsylvania area, Lighthouse TV, a television ministry broadcasting programs for the whole family, is airing...

SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Gonzalez v. Google
For the first time in the law’s more than quarter-century-long history, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) has been taken under...

#NRB2023 Preview: Talks and Workshops for Radio
If you spend your days speaking, strategizing, or producing for radio, don’t miss these industry-specific convention sessions hosted by the...

An Alternative to Secular Streaming Services, Pure Flix is Uplifting Families with Faith-Filled Messages
As a faith-based streaming service providing encouraging content for the whole family, Pure Flix seeks to “select media that strengthens your faith...

#NRB2023 Talks and Workshops for TV and Film
Looking for innovative, industry-specific training sessions to hone your skills as a professional or support your staff in their roles? The NRB 2023...

Religious Formats Dominate Radio’s Top Ten Genres
Religious radio remains on the cutting edge of the broadcasting industry. According to recent reporting, faith-driven radio formats––Contemporary...

NRB Members Respond to Earthquake Devastation in Turkey and Syria
In the aftermath of catastrophic earthquakes that shook Turkey and Syria earlier this month, the staggering death toll has risen, surpassing 40,000...

House Energy and Commerce Committee Sets Oversight Agenda
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has released a new document detailing its oversight priorities for the 118th Congress—including repeat...

Ligonier Ministries Illuminates “State of Theology” To Guide Christian Communications
Known as the “Ligonier Valley Study Center” at its founding, Ligonier Ministries has unearthed and applied the historic truth of Scripture through...

NRB Member Cancellation Met with Strong Association Response
Multichannel video programming distributor DirecTV was met with a strong, sustained response from the NRB, members of Congress, and its viewership...

119 Original Cosponsors Champion the Local Radio Freedom Act in 118th Congress
The battle between the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) and the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA) is officially “on” again. Both the broadcasting...

An #NRB2023 Talks and Workshops Itinerary for Broadcasters
Just steps away from the main stage at the NRB International Christian Media Convention, Christian media professionals will have dozens of...

NRB Members Honored as ‘Certified Best Christian Workplaces’
Eight NRB members were honored in the Best Christian Workplaces (BCW) recognition of 241 faith-based organizations and Christian-owned businesses as...

Trace Embry Offers Christian Families a “License to Parent”
For over a decade, Trace Embry’s License to Parent broadcast has equipped listeners with practical, biblical insights on raising a strong family...

NRB Applauds Introduction of the Local Radio Freedom Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 07, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org NRB Applauds Introduction of the...

Call to Prayer: NRB Members in Turkey
As monumental earthquakes devastate Turkey and Syria, with thousands of lives lost and thousands more feared dead, an NRB member station in Antioch,...

NRB President & CEO Speaks at PJTN’s “Taking Back America’s Children” Summit
NRB member Proclaiming Justice to the Nations (PJTN) held its “Taking Back America’s Children” Summit on Sunday, January 29, in Franklin, Tennessee....

NRB President & CEO Participates in National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance
On February 1, 2023, the inaugural National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance was held at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. This event,...

Franklin Graham to Speak at NRB International Christian Media Convention in May 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org Franklin Graham to Speak at NRB...

Freedom’s Journal Institute is Preserving and Proclaiming Black Conservative Values
What began as a modern-day periodical in 2008, inspired by the 1827 African American newspaper Freedom’s Journal, Freedom’s Journal Institute is...

#NRB2023: “Living in the Dobbs Era: Life After Roe” Forum
As the countdown to the NRB 2023 International Christian Media Convention begins, NRB is pleased to share details of the communicators and advocates...

#NRB2023: Abraham Hamilton III to Speak at Opening Session
In the run-up to the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention, we are excited to pull back the curtain and give attendees a glimpse of what...

Tens of Thousands Gather in the Nation’s Capital to March for Life
One half-century after Roe v. Wade, the March for Life on Friday, January 20, marked the first national march celebrating a post-Roe America. An...

NRB Files Comment in Foreign Sponsorship ID Proceeding
On Monday, January 23, the NRB weighed in on a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proceeding regarding foreign sponsorship identification...

Q&A: Michael P. Farris, NRB General Counsel
This week, NRB was delighted to welcome acclaimed religious liberty and free speech advocate Michael P. Farris to the NRB as General Counsel. In a...

#NRB2023: Dr. Albert Mohler to Speak at Closing Gala
On the final evening of the NRB 2023 International Christian Media Convention, NRB will welcome Dr. Albert Mohler to deliver a highly anticipated...

Statement of NRB President & CEO on DirecTV Newsmax Cancellation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org Statement of NRB President & CEO...

Michael P. Farris Joins National Religious Broadcasters Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org Michael P. Farris Joins National...

Celebrating the 50th March for Life
January 20, 2023 marks the 50th March for Life—and a long-awaited celebration of the momentous overturn of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Thousands upon...

Targeted Vandalism Brings Down Truth Network Radio Towers
NRB member Truth Network was recently targeted by a series of vandalism incidents, with the first intentional attack just days before Christmas. The...

NRB Member Advocacy Groups Take Legal Action Against Religious Liberty Violations
Throughout the last few years, bureaucratic overreach has affected the lives of U.S. citizens and, in some cases, may have violated their civil...

In a New Congress, New Accountability for Big Tech
Last week, crucial committee work began in the House of Representatives, with Republicans taking influential House committee leadership amidst a...

For Decades, Ambassador Advertising Agency Has Been Connecting Media and Ministry
Founded upon one Bible verse, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Ambassador Advertising Agency exists to connect ministries and media networks to amplify their...

In Memoriam: Jack Hayford
On January 8, Jack W. Hayford, noted pastor, seminary chancellor, and hymn writer went to be with the Lord at the age of 88 at his home in Los...

NRB 2023: Value for Your Whole Team
Those who attend the NRB International Christian Media Convention every year know that it’s the premiere venue for connecting with like-minded...

NRB Public Policy Prepares for Action-Oriented 2023
As the new year—and a new Congress—unfolds, the public policy division at NRB anticipates an exciting new chapter of advancing NRB’s strategic...

#NRB2023: Forum Topics First Look
As you register and prepare to attend the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention, you can look forward to all the familiar program...

Crowdfunding Platform Gives a Voice to the Voiceless
Since 2014, a crowdfunding platform launched by three siblings exists to share the hope of the Gospel through fundraising. Meet GiveSendGo, the tech...

EMF’s Bill Reeves Named RadioInk’s “Executive of the Year”
Radio Ink has announced its selection of Bill Reeves, CEO of NRB member Educational Media Foundation (EMF), as Executive of the Year. “This is a...

In Memoriam: Tom Minnery
On December 24, 2022, veteran pro-family advocate Tom Minnery passed away unexpectedly. “A leader in pro-family policy and an effective communicator...

Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas
On December 24, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, joined by Prime Minister Winston Churchill, delivered a Christmas Eve message from the South...

NRB Welcomes Twenty New Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2022 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org NRB Welcomes Twenty New Members...

Reflecting on the Calling of Christian Communicators
A word of encouragement at Christmas from NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller. Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Christ, is almost upon...

Media Roundup: NRB CEO Joins Newsmax, Todd Starnes Show, and Victory Channel to Talk “Respect for Marriage Act”
On Tuesday, December 13, NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller joined Todd Starnes to discuss President Joe Biden’s signing of the so-called...

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: NRB Members Respond to Final Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
On Tuesday, December 13, President Joe Biden signed the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” into law after the U.S. House of Representatives...

Statement of NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller in Response to President Biden’s Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2022 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB)—The National...

NRB CEO Joins America’s Voice Live with Steve Gruber and Just the News with John Solomon
On Tuesday, December 6, NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller joined Steve Gruber with America’s Voice Live discussing the free speech case before...

“Why the Nativity?” Feature Film Premieres in Washington, D.C.
On December 2 at the Museum of the Bible, Turning Point Productions presented the Christmastime premiere of its new docudrama, “Why the Nativity?”...

Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in 303 Creative v. Elenis
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, December 5, heard oral arguments in 303 Creative LLC v. Aubrey Elenis, the free speech case...

NRB President & CEO Delivers Remarks at 50th Annual ICVM Conference
NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller delivered remarks at the 50th annual Storytellers Conference hosted by International Christian Visual Media...

NewLife Radio is Broadcasting Christ-Centered, Culture-Changing Programming
NRB member NewLife Radio broadcasts faith-based programming, transformative Bible teaching, and uplifting music that infuses more of the Gospel into...

Celebrate the Season with Christmas Content from the NRB Family
As the Christmas season unfolds, we all look forward to the timeless songs and stories that illuminate the meaning of Christmas and set the scene...

Happy Thanksgiving from NRB
As Americans, a dedicated moment to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the many gifts that God has generously bestowed on us is built into our...

“Respect For Marriage Act” Vote Is a Betrayal by 12 Senate Republicans
National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) expresses grave disappointment in the decision of twelve Senate Republicans to vote to advance the so-called...

Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears Honored with D. James Kennedy Distinguished Christian Statesman Award
The D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship presented its 2022 Distinguished Christian Statesman Award to The Honorable Winsome...

Through Innovative Tech, Back to the Bible is Leading the Way in Christian Research
NRB member Back to the Bible, a worldwide ministry that partners with the Center for Bible Engagement to provide research and statistics on biblical...

NRB: “Respect for Marriage Act” Amendments Fail in Their Objective
A bipartisan group of senators, including Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Susan Collins, (R-Maine), Kyrsten Sinema, (D-Ariz.),...

For NRB Advocacy, All Eyes on Midterm Movements
Like many of our members, the NRB has closely monitored the 2022 midterm elections with an eye toward representing your interests to the 118th U.S....

ARK Multicasting Announces Breakthrough in Content Delivery
The leading-edge Next Gen TV and broadcasting company ARK Multicasting has executed a successful proof of concept with commercial content delivery...

In Memoriam: Dr. Jose Reyes
Dr. Jose Reyes, a former NRB member, went to be with the Lord in late October after a long-term illness. “Dr. Reyes was an exemplary leader in Latin...

In Memoriam: Ward Childerston
Ward Childerston, founder of NRB member station KGBI 100.7, former announcer and manager at NRB member KJLT 94.9, retired general manager of former...

303 Creative Set to Be Heard by the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in 303 Creative LLC v. Aubrey Elenis on December 5, 2022. The case concerns Lorie Smith, a...

Turning Point Ministries Tells the Nativity Story Through Docudrama
NRB member Turning Point Ministries, the worldwide broadcast ministry of Dr. David Jeremiah, is providing a fresh look into the well-known story of...

New Bill Proposes that Broadcasters Be Investigators, Too
A new bill introduced last month could bulk up the burden on broadcasters to verify whether any programming on their stations was paid for or...

Salem Media to Host Coast-to-Coast Midterm Election Day Coverage
With the upcoming national midterm elections just days away, Salem Radio Network (SRN), in partnership with Salem News Channel (SNC), will host an...

Gingrich Addresses Christian Leaders on Defeating the Left’s Transgender Agenda Toward Children
On Tuesday, November 1, Christian leaders heard from The Honorable Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, in an...

Renaissance Communications Celebrates 30 Years
NRB congratulates Renaissance Communications, a member since 1993, on its thirtieth anniversary! Founded in 1992 by Joe Battaglia, Renaissance’s...

In Memoriam: Steve Douglass
On Saturday, October 29, Steve Douglass, 77, president emeritus of Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) and Campus Crusade International, went...

In Memoriam: Dr. Freda V. Crews
Longtime NRB member Dr. Freda V. Crews, 86, of Lake Bowen, S.C., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2022. “Dr. Crews was a...

MEDIAlliance Is Forging International Leaders in Christian Media
NRB member MEDIAlliance International is reaching the unreached through strategic partnerships with those “serving in places of challenge and...

In Gonzalez v. Google, SCOTUS Considers Section 230
In a case set to be heard by the Supreme Court this term, the highest court will consider Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) for...

Thousands Rally at Tennessee State Capitol to “End Child Mutilation”
One month after conservative commentator Matt Walsh sounded the alarm on Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) profit-driven zeal for...

Pacific Justice Institute Celebrates 25 Years
As one of the largest religious legal nonprofits in the country—defending religious freedoms, parental rights, sanctity of life, and other civil...

Newsom Misquotes Scripture on Pro-Abortion Billboards, MacArthur Responds
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has long attracted attention with his extreme, so-called “progressive” positions on social issues such as...

“Jesus Revolution” Film Set to Release in 2023
In the upcoming film “Jesus Revolution,” Kingdom Story Company is telling the true story of a young pastor’s journey through one of America’s most...

In Memoriam: Brother Andrew, Open Doors, and Robert Wilkins, Wilkins Radio Network
In recent months, two former longtime NRB members went to be with the Lord. Brother Andrew with Open Doors Anne Van der Bijl, also known globally as...

Don’t Delay! Space for NRB 2023 is Selling Quickly
Excitement for NRB 2023 is building, as evidenced by the record sales of sponsorships, exhibit booths, affiliate lodging suites, affiliate...

Virginia Prodan, Persecuted Under Communism, Now Battles for Religious Freedom
As a young attorney under dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu’s ruthless totalitarian reign in communist Romania, Virginia Prodan received a divine calling...

NRB Welcomes Six New Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2022 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org NRB Welcomes Six New Members WASHINGTON,...

NRB Members Respond to Affected Communities after Hurricane Ian
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, NRB members have rapidly mobilized resources and deployed ministry personnel throughout the affected areas in Florida....

NRB Files Comment on Section 1557 Proposed Rule
On October 3, NRB filed a public comment on a proposed rule by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) interpreting Section 1557 of the...

Capitol Hill Media Summit Draws Christian Media, Ministry Executives to the Nation’s Capital
From the evening of Monday, September 19, through the morning of Wednesday, September 21, members of the NRB President’s Council and their guests...

In Memoriam: Dan Busby
Longtime Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) leader and former president, Dan Busby, who served the ECFA for more than 30 years,...

“American Music Fairness Act” Companion Bill Introduced in the Senate
Just days after H.Con.Res.33, “Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act” (LRFA), crossed the majority threshold of support in the House of...

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: NRB Members Respond to Catastrophic Impact of Hurricane Ian in Florida
Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc in Central Florida overnight, leaving millions of Florida residents without power on Thursday morning. As of this...

Trans World Radio is Broadcasting the Hope of the Gospel to the Unreached
Founded in 1952, Trans World Radio (TWR), the farthest-reaching global Christian media organization, is broadcasting and utilizing media to “take...

NRB Member Rock Radio Network Impacted by Hurricane Fiona
Millions of residents of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic have been tragically affected by Hurricane Fiona, which left hundreds of thousands...

Senator Roger Wicker Honored with NRB’s 2022 First Freedoms Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2022 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org Senator Roger Wicker Honored with...

Wisdom International is Globally Proclaiming the Word of God
On a mission to equip listeners to “know what God’s Word says, understand what it means, and apply it to their life,” Wisdom International aims to...

NRB Members Provide Aid for Pakistan Flooding Victims
A severe monsoon season has taken a deadly toll on parts of Pakistan, inundating one-third of the country with heavy rainfall and catastrophic...

Christian Executives to Gather in Washington, D.C. at Capitol Hill Media Summit
As early autumn descends on the Nation’s capital, the NRB President’s Council will gather in Washington, D.C., September 19-21, with lawmakers,...

Dr. Alveda King is Mobilizing the Next Generation to ‘Speak for Life’
As one of the nation’s most outspoken pro-life figures, Dr. Alveda C. King is giving a voice to the voiceless through her ministry Speak for...

Local Radio Freedom Act Reaches Majority in the House
The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), the concurrent resolution expressing a commitment from Congress not to levy a new performance tax on...

ADF Secures a Victory for Christian School’s Nutrition Program
Representing a Christian school that serves low-income families and minority communities in Tampa, Florida, Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys...

ADF Names Kristen Waggoner Next President & CEO
On August 19, NRB member Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) announced Kristen Waggoner as its new president and CEO. ADF is the world’s largest legal...

Through Isik Abla Ministries, a Former Muslim Reaches the Islamic World for Christ
Born in Istanbul, Turkey, raised in a traumatic environment, and now a fervent ambassador for Christ, Isik Abla is connecting the Islamic world with...

NRB President & CEO, Policy Director Meet with FCC Officials
On Tuesday, August 23, NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller and Director of Public Policy and Communications Noelle Garnier met with Holly Saurer,...

Proposed HHS Rule Would Redefine Section 1557 on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
A proposed rule from the Biden Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks to remove healthcare providers’ right to determine what is...

Kendrick Brothers’ New Film ‘LifeMark’ Celebrates the Gift of Life
The filmmakers behind faith-based hits War Room, Fireproof, and Overcomer are teaming up with Kirk Cameron to release their next movie, LifeMark, on...

EMF Expands On-Air Talent
NRB member Educational Media Foundation recently expanded its on-air talent team with the additions of Carlos Aguiar on K-LOVE and Mary O’Brien on...

House Democrats Prod IRS to Scrutinize Religious Nonprofits
A ProPublica report that the Family Research Council (FRC) is lawfully classified under the IRS’ “association of churches” designation prompted 40...

Allen Jackson Ministries is Taking the Gospel “Beyond the Walls of the Church”
With a listenership of over 3 million per week across the globe, Allen Jackson Ministries is equipping Christians to “become more fully devoted...

BGEA Marks 10 Years of Internet Evangelism Ministry ‘Search for Jesus’
NRB member The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), a non-profit Christian outreach organization that promotes multimedia evangelism,...

CBN Israel Builds Bomb Shelters Near Gaza Strip
With a vision to change the global conversation about Israel and build bridges of hope and healing between Jews and Christians worldwide, the...

NRB President & CEO On CrossPolitic: The “Fight for Christian Media”
On July 28, NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller joined Toby Sumpter, David Shannon, and Gabe Rench of CrossPolitic to discuss the challenges...

Google Censorship Targets NRB Member Life Issues Institute
NRB member Life Issues Institute, an organization dedicated to “saving lives through pro-life education,” has recently been the target of...

The Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act: What It Is, What It Isn’t
Supporters of a short, two-page bill introduced by Sens. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-06) on July 28 claim the...

NRB Welcomes 36 New Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2022 Contact: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org Washington, D.C. (NRB) – NRB, the world’s largest...

2023 Special Service and Media Awards Open August 1
NRB has announced the timeline for the 2023 NRB Special Service and Media Awards. The NRB Awards program is designed to encourage excellence in...

Decades On, Bott Radio Network Delivers the Word of God to the People of God
Bott Radio Network’s 120 stations reach sixteen states—a combined coverage of 60 million people—with a mission to get “the Word of God into the...

NRB Thanks Attorneys General for Multistate Letter to Google
NRB sent letters of appreciation to seventeen state attorneys general who wrote to Google chief executive Sundar Pichai to warn the tech giant not...

NRB Members Nominated for NAB Radio Awards
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced its 2022 NAB Marconi Radio Awards finalists, with two NRB member stations named as...

NRB President & CEO Joins Todd Starnes to Discuss “Collective Voice of Christian Communicators”
NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller joined the Todd Starnes Show on July 18 to discuss the next chapter of NRB, today’s “battlefronts” for...

“Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah” Broadcasts Unchanging Truth to a Changing World
Founded in 1982, Dr. David Jeremiah’s Turning Point broadcast ministry is faithfully on a mission to “deliver the unchanging Word of God to an...

Broadcasters Raise Alarms About ZoneCasting Impact on Radio Business Model
On July 12, all 49 State Broadcasters’ Associations (SBA) sent a letter urging FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel to reject a proposal from GeoBroadcast...

Pro-“Choice” Lawmakers Urge Google to Suppress Information About Pro-Life Options
Pro-life resource centers have been in the crosshairs of pro-abortion activist groups since the May leak of the draft Supreme Court decision in...

Correcting the Record: Get Equipped to Respond to False Abortion Claims
As the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization opens a new chapter for the pro-life movement, NRB members are...

NRB Asks FCC to Reexamine Fees, Mitigate Impact of Rate Hike
NRB filed reply comments this week in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) concerning...

Troy A. Miller Elected as President & CEO of National Religious Broadcasters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2022 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) – The Board of...

NRB Hosts Webinar on the Post-Roe Legal Landscape
Michael Farris, president and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), and Nicole Hunt, attorney and life issues analyst for Focus on the Family,...

Supreme Court Sides with “Praying Coach” Kennedy, Upholding Right to Public Prayer
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled on June 27 in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District that the district violated the Free Exercise and Free...

Supreme Court Declines to Reconsider Actual Malice Standard in NRB Member Lawsuit
On June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in Coral Ridge Ministries Media, Inc. v. Southern Poverty Law Center,...

“Christian Radio for the Nation’s Capital” To Change Formats After 50+ Years of Serving Washington, D.C.
WFAX, a Washington, D.C.-area radio station carrying a broad offering of Christian talk and teaching programs, will end its more than 50-year run...

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: NRB Members Weigh In On Historic Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court Decision
The historic decision of the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization—overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v....

NRB Applauds the Decision of the Supreme Court
NRB applauds the decision of the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and celebrates this pivotal, hard-won landmark for...

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Liberty in Carson v. Makin
The government cannot exclude students who attend religious schools from utilizing funds from a state tuition assistance program, the Supreme Court...

Galcom International Canada Founder Retires After 50 Years of Ministry
After 50 faithful years of ministry, Galcom International Canada bid a fond farewell to its retiring founder, Allan T. McGuirl, at the end of April...

Angel Studios Demonstrates the Power of Consumer-Led Entertainment
Angel Studios, the Utah-based streaming platform behind several of the most successful crowdfunded shows in history, is changing the course of the...

Supreme Court Watch: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
The pending release of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization—and possible reversal of Roe v. Wade—is...

Museum of the Bible Events Uplift the American Family, Black Christian Leaders
The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., is presenting special events in the month of June with an emphasis on uplifting the family and...

NRB Members CBN, FRC Launch Daily News Ventures
Every day, NRB members apply excellence in Christian communications to the issues of concern in our nation and around the world. Two member...

NRB Members Recognized with Broadcasting Awards
Christian Music Broadcasters (CMB) presented its 2022 CMB awards on June 3 during its Momentum conference—with multiple NRB member organizations...

NRB Joins New Amicus Brief in 303 Creative LLC v. Aubrey Elenis
On June 2, 2022, NRB joined a new amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief submitted to the Supreme Court in 303 Creative LLC v. Aubrey Elenis....

Max Greiner’s ‘Lion of Judah’ Dedicated in Jerusalem
On June 1, 2022, the “Lion of Judah,” a 1,134-pound, 11-foot long bronze lion sculpture by sculptor and NRB member Max Greiner, Jr., was officially...

In Touch Ministries Celebrates 45 Years of God’s Faithfulness
Founded by Dr. Charles F. Stanley in 1977, In Touch Ministries now celebrates “45 years of God’s faithfulness.” In 1972, Stanley launched his...

Broadcasters Push FCC to Reconsider Rules for vMVPDs
Representatives of affiliates of the four major TV networks have recently renewed their push to persuade the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...

NRB Members Speak to the Culture Through Film
Weary of mainstream entertainment driven by secular narratives and anti-Christian cultural messaging, Christian filmmakers, screenwriters, and...

U.S. Seeks IHR Amendments, Ceding Greater Authority to World Health Organization
Significant changes initiated by the United States to a key document governing the prevention of the spread of infectious disease may consolidate...

In Memoriam: Lili Baehr
After many years of faithful service to God and the Christian community, Liliana “Lili” Baehr, co-founder of Movieguide and wife of Millard Robert...

NRB Members Meet Critical Needs Through Media and Ministry in Eastern Europe
NRB’s standing committees—including Digital Media, Film, Intercollegiate (iNRB), International, Music License, Radio, and Television—advance the...

NRB Stands for Sanctity of Life, Integrity of the Supreme Court
Please join NRB in praying for the strength, integrity, and security of the Supreme Court as the Court deliberates on matters of critical importance...

2022 National Day of Prayer Observances to be Held in the Nation’s Capital
On the first Thursday of May, millions will join across the country for the National Day of Prayer to unite hearts and “exalt the Lord who has...

EMF, Salem Announce Promotions to Key Roles
NRB member Educational Media Foundation (EMF) has promoted Ed Lenane to Vice President of Programming Operations. Lenane is a 25-year veteran of...

Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Rejection of Christian Flag at Boston City Hall Unconstitutional
On Monday, May 2, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that it was unconstitutional for the city of Boston to reject a request from a local Christian...

NRB Hosts Webinar on Understanding and Combatting Contemporary Antisemitism
A live, online conversation with Dr. Susan Michael, USA director of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), and EJ Kimball, director...

NRB Member Joni and Friends Celebrates 40 Years of Radio Ministry
NRB celebrates Joni and Friends’ 40th anniversary of radio ministry and the success of over 10,000 episodes aired! “Joni Eareckson Tada’s life and...

NRB Urges Senate to Reject Federal Judicial Nominee Nancy Abudu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2022 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org Washington, D.C. (NRB) – National...

NRB Urges Senate to Reject FCC Nominee Gigi Sohn
Washington, D.C. (NRB) – National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) announced last week its opposition to the confirmation of Gigi Sohn to the Federal...

NRB Member K-LOVE Radio Celebrates 40 Years
Making its debut in 1982 as a single station in Rocklin, California, K-LOVE Radio grew from humble beginnings into a nationally heard radio station...

In Memoriam: Dede Robertson
Founding board member of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) and beloved wife of CBN founder and televangelist M.G. “Pat” Robertson, Adelia...

In Memoriam: Dan Celia
On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, NRB member Dan Celia, president and CEO of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries (FISM), went home to be with the...

Your Network of Praise Launches French-Language Satellite Radio Channel in Africa
After the successful launch of the New Life Africa Satellite Network in May of 2021, providing radio stations in Africa with biblical content in...

2022 Christian Media Convention Draws 3,400+ Media Professionals to Nashville
From March 8-11, 2022, the NRB Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, was the premier venue for networking, learning, broadcasting,...

Christian Tech Founders and Media Moguls Talk “Deplatforming” at NRB 2022
Heather Wilson Tony Perkins Jacob Wells Christopher Dolan A lively Thursday morning panel at NRB 2022 discussed challenges and potential solutions...

Charlie Kirk to NRB: Church Is the Last Firewall for Freedom
Noelle Garnier, Director of Public Policy and Communications NRB Charlie Kirk, founder and president Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk, founder and...

NRB 2022 Closes with Gala Dinner and Presentation of Service Awards
E.W. Jackson Abby Johnson Ken Ham Shane & Shane After a gathering that educated, equipped, and inspired Christian communicators to further the...

Sadie Robertson Huff Invites Younger Generation to Use Digital Media for Good
Connecting with 4.7 million users on Instagram alone, Sadie Robertson Huff has amassed a devoted following of her positive, Christian message...

Christian Thought Leaders Talk Truth, Reality, and the Pitfalls of “Balance”
On Thursday, March 10, at NRB 2022, a panel of Christian thought leaders joined pastor, author, and filmmaker Lucas Miles for a forum on...

Commissioner Nathan Simington Speaks at NRB Fireside Chat
National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) welcomed Nathan Simington, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to participate in a fireside...

New Survey Reveals Warnings, Opportunities for Christian Media
A new survey of a random sampling of 5,000 teens and adults has brought to light some sobering trends coupled with hopeful signs in America right...

Breakfast to Honor Israel
On March 10, 2022, at NRB’s annual Breakfast to Honor Israel, a host of NRB convention attendees, members, and NRB leadership gathered to hear a...

Wednesday Night Worship Service Highlights Joy in Adversity
Stephen McWhirter & Jason Clayborn John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International On Wednesday evening, March 9, NRB...

Rick Santorum Urges Faith Leaders to Stand Up for Truth
Broadcast executives and ministry leaders felt the energy as former senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania took the stage to speak to a ballroom of...

NRB Panel Discusses “Truth-Driven Journalism”
“There is nothing so powerful as truth . . .” Daniel Webster For centuries, scribes and journalists have been tasked with the responsibility...

ADF Forum Highlights Courage in America’s Schools
What is a parent to do when suddenly discovering their local school board has approved a mandatory curriculum which directly challenges their...

Industry Experts Talk About the Power of Documentaries
Digital content consumers have a major appetite for insight, inspiration, and entertainment from real life—and documentary filmmaking is exploding....

At NRB 2022, Tech, Media Entrepreneurs Weigh in on Big Tech’s Attack on Religious Freedom
The major technology firms known today as “Big Tech”—Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and others—are massively powerful entities with the...

NRB Kicks Off with Focus on Speaking Truth in Love
Michael Youssef A.R. Bernard On Tuesday, March 8, NRB welcomed Lauren Green, Fox News Chief Religion Correspondent, to kick off the NRB 2022 Opening...

NRB Great Commission Forum Highlights Opportunities When Christians Say “Yes”
Erskin Anavitarte Ambassador Sam Brownback The Great Commission Forum at NRB 2022 showcased avenues to be a light in the darkness using global...

#NRB2022 Preview: Charlie Kirk
On Friday morning of NRB’s 2022 Christian media convention, NRB is thrilled to present a special Forum with Charlie Kirk, Founder and President of...

NRB Calls on Christians to Pray for Ukraine
On the morning of Thursday, February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine via video, announcing a “special military...

#NRB2022 Preview: NRB Welcomes GETTR, CloutHub, Washington Times, and More to Discuss Big Tech’s Attack on Religious Freedom
Big Tech companies exert potent influence over the information ecosystem. Cultural trends inform corporate policy, which in turn impacts the spread...

#NRB2022 Preview: Dennis Prager, GiveSendGo to Discuss Deplatforming at NRB 2022
Cultural events have changed the landscape of threats to religious free speech dramatically in recent years. Ideologically-based content policing is...

#NRB2022: Know Before You Go
With just days left until NRB 2022, we want to bring you up-to-date on the most important convention information to know before you go, including...

#NRB2022 Preview: Courage in Our Schools
The mainstreaming of harmful ideology, disregard for student safety, and other issues in public schools have given American families great cause for...

#NRB2022 Preview: The Documentary Revolution
A decade ago, documentaries were a mere blip on the radar of the media and entertainment world. But with streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon...

#NRB2022 Preview: “Truth-Driven Journalism in an Era of Censorship” Forum and Media Leadership Dinner
As the digital information ecosystem becomes more and more difficult to navigate, truthful and fact-based reporting seems more elusive than ever....

New Convention Sponsors—Limited Sponsorships Remaining!
We are excited to highlight several new sponsors for NRB 2022 that help make the convention possible. There are only handful of sponsorships still...

NRB Meets with Lawmakers to Advocate for Local Radio
NRB CEO Troy A. Miller and Director of Public Policy and Communications Noelle Garnier met with lawmakers this week to ask House members to...

#NRB2022 Preview: Worship Service with Dr. Robert Jeffress
On the evening of Wednesday, March 9, at NRB 2022, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a special time of worship and hear a message of...

#NRB2022 Preview: Latino Leaders Summit 2022 Nashville
For the second year at NRB Convention, ComunicadoresUSA and NRB will present an event in Spanish for the Latino community. This Summit will be a day...

#NRB2022 Preview: Sadie Robertson Huff on Reaching Younger Demographics
If you’ve been contemplating how to use media to reach youth and young adults for Christ and build up the next generation in their faith, NRB 2022...

#NRB2022 Preview: Making the Pitch
For Christian communicators interested in developing television programs, writing scripts, or pitching their work to producers who can bring it to...

At 49th Annual March For Life, “Equality Begins in the Womb”
Friday, January 21, 2022, will mark the 49th annual March for Life—and a return to the historic tradition of tens of thousands of pro-life advocates...

Christian Communicators Strategize for the Future at NRB 2022
The Christian community is strengthened by bonds of common purpose that go deeper than mere shared interests. In the NRB Christian media network,...

NRB Supports the Local Radio Freedom Act to Preserve a Free Market in Music Licensing
The Local Radio Freedom Act (H.Con.Res.33) declares that “Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating...

Live Prayer Call Highlights Christian Leadership, Spiritual Health for America
In NRB’s annual live prayer call on Wednesday, January 12, NRB CEO Troy A. Miller challenged attendees “to ask and petition and to bring forth our...

NRB 2022 Preview: “Biblical Worldview Under Attack” Forum
At NRB 2022, we look forward to bringing our members incredible opportunities to network with Christian media pros and hear perspectives on the...

NRB Opposes So-Called “Freedom To Vote” Act
The “Freedom To Vote Act” (S. 2747), which is set to be brought up for debate this week in the Senate, aims to enhance citizen...

NRB Announces 2022 Media and Special Service Award Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2022 Contact: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org NASHVILLE, Tenn. (NRB) – NRB has announced the...

NRB Welcomes Stellar Lineup of Top-Level Sponsors of NRB 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2022 Contact: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org NRB Welcomes Stellar Lineup of Top-Level Sponsors of...

NRB 2022 Preview: Great Commission Forum
NRB’s annual convention draws Christian media professionals from all over the world who are looking for the same training and encouragement as their...

Dave Santrella Leads Salem Media Group as New CEO
Salem Media Group, Inc., closed out 2021 with the major announcement that David Santrella, President of Broadcast Media, would succeed Ed Atsinger...

NRB Urges Supreme Court to Review D. James Kennedy Ministries’ Case
In December 2021, an amicus curiae brief was filed on NRB’s behalf petitioning the Supreme Court to grant a writ of certiorari in the case of Coral...

Register for NRB 2022 Now!
Will you be there? We hope to see you and thousands of your friends at NRB 2022! If you have not already registered for convention, please take a...

Exhibit Space Going Fast—Sign Up Soon!
Time is running out! If your organization would like to join in the growing number of exhibitors for NRB 2022, be sure to let us know while there is...

Announcing NRB 2022 Panel on Engaging an Anti-Christian Culture
As NRB counts down to convention on March 8-11, 2022, we are pleased to announce a new slate of confirmed panelists! On Thursday afternoon, a lineup...

Member Spotlight: Max Greiner, Jr.
In December, Max Greiner Art of Kerrville, Texas, celebrated twenty years of what Max Greiner, Jr., calls “God’s evangelistic Garden Vision.”...

Reps. Carey, Fallon, and Garbarino Join LRFA As Co-Sponsors
As of December 9, 2021, three additional members of Congress have joined the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) as co-sponsors: Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH),...

NRB Announces Bernard and Youssef as 2022 Convention Speakers
NRB’s 2022 convention is less than three months away—and in the weeks to come, we will highlight some of the featured speakers that NRB attendees...

NRB Files Public Comment Opposing Rescission of 2020 Religious Exemption Rule
On Thursday, December 9, NRB filed a public comment opposing an Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) proposal to rescind a 2020...

Answers in Genesis “Ark Encounter” Receives Award for Excellence in Tourism Marketing
The Kentucky Travel Industry Association has presented an award for excellence in marketing to “Ark Encounter,” the immersive Noah’s ark experience...

Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments In Dobbs v. Jackson
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, an abortion case with the...

Reps. Huizenga, Miller, and Scott Join LRFA As Co-Sponsors
Are recording artists being cheated out of royalties when their songs are played on the radio—or does radio airplay constitute priceless promotion...

New Opportunities with ATSC 3.0
In a recent interview, Joshua Weiss, cofounder and CEO of Ark Multicasting, explained that as the broadcast industry undergoes dramatic...

When Loving Scripture Transforms Your Ministry
Maybe you grew up in the church, even reading the Bible, but when did you truly start loving the Word of God? Loving the Word of God leads us to...

WATCH: How the Art of Creating Points to the Hope of the Gospel
Dallas Jenkins, creator, director, and co-writer of “The Chosen” series, talks about the unique opportunity to use storytelling to share...

5 Media Recommendations for Churches with Under 1,000 in Weekly Attendance
Last week I had the privilege of attending a church denominational convention with church leaders and representatives from several hundred churches....

State of the Bible: The Bible in America
As a communicator, you know that it’s important to know your audience. And as a Christian communicator part of knowing your audience means that you...

WATCH: How to Grow Your Podcast Audience
Jason Romano, the director of media at Sports Spectrum, gives podcasters tips on how to grow their...

Why We Need Faith-Based Media Platforms
So, you’re a content creator. There are so many ways that you could go about distributing your content, and there are a plethora of platforms and...

Engaging Culture with Grace
Our cultural landscape is changing. That’s what we should expect. Culture is constantly shifting. It is easy to be alarmed by the changes that we...

WATCH: Encouragement for Christian Communicators in Secular Spaces
Phil Cooke, founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group, offers encouragement for Christian communicators who are working in secular...

Monday Member Highlight: Abby Johnson and the Pro-life Movement
Over ten years ago, Abby Johnson walked out of a Planned Parenthood clinic for the very last time. She had worked there for eight years, working her...

3 Tips for Podcasters
So you’re a podcaster, or you’re thinking about starting a podcast. With current tools and technologies, starting a podcast is relatively easy....

Joel Rosenberg Joins NRB Live at Lunch to Talk about New Alliances for Peace in the Middle East
Bestselling author and commentator Joel Rosenberg joined NRB policy strategist, Noelle Garnier, and the NRB audience this week for the November...

Christian Communicators can Resource the Local Church
There are a lot of small churches in the United States. The 2020 Faith Communities Today (FACT) study of more than 15,000 U.S. religious...

NRB Amicus Brief Urges Supreme Court to Take Up 303 Creative v. Elenis
Update: On February 22, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear 303 Creative v. Elenis in its upcoming term. Read the press release from...

WATCH: Navigating Changes in the Broadcast Industry
Joshua Weiss, the cofounder and CEO of Ark Multicasting, gives an overview of what you need to know to navigate changes in the broadcast...

In Memoriam: Ambassador Founder, Al Sanders
Al Sanders, founder of Ambassador Advertising Agency died on Sunday morning Nov. 7 at the age of 94. “His life was dedicated to Christian service,...

Christian = Missionary
Do you ever have the feeling you might be aiming at the wrong target? Maybe chasing the wrong future? This sort of wondering can make you...

WATCH: What Happens When We Fall in Love with the Word of God?
Tara-Leigh Cobble, CEO of D-group International and creator and host of “The Bible Recap Podcast,” talks about how her life and ministry...

The Power of Storytelling: Sabina the Movie
Stories of faith inspire, encourage, and teach Christians of every generation. Creative mediums give Christian communicators the opportunity to give...

10 Tips for Producing your Church Podcast
I started a Weekly Podcast over 5 years ago. We have released at least one episode every week. We have also released bonus episodes of our podcast....

For Such a Time as This
“For such a time as this.” You may be familiar with Esther’s story in the Old Testament of the Bible. Esther’s uncle, Mordecai, persuaded Esther to...

Senator Josh Hawley Honored with NRB’s 2021 First Freedoms Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 3, 2021FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:Noelle Garnier202-543-0073ngarnier@nrb.orgSenator Josh Hawley Honored with NRB’s 2021...

Capitol Hill Media Summit Celebrates Enduring Commitment to Religious Freedom and Free Speech
Last week, the NRB executive committee held its quarterly meeting in Washington, D.C., followed by a board of directors’ meeting during which board...

WATCH: Are Faith-based Media Platforms Important?
Author and journalist Billy Hallowell talks about the importance of faith-based platforms for the distribution of faith-based...

International Christian Persecution: Remembering the Mistreated
Today’s America is facing moral and political divisions that especially challenge our Christian communities. During these times of increasing...

How to be Successful in Hollywood
Are you dreaming of working in Hollywood? Does getting started seem too overwhelming to you? Kathleen Cooke, co-founder and vice president of Cooke...

WATCH: Opportunities for Christian Communicators
Mark Jobe, president of Moody Bible Institute and Bold Steps Radio host, encourages Christian communicators and institutions to take advantage of...

Monday Member Highlight: Mercy Ships Builds Medical Capacity
When Mercy Ships began 43 years ago, about 70% of the world’s population lived within 100 miles of a port city. Mercy Ship founder, Don Stephens,...

President Biden Names Rosenworcel as Chair of the FCC
On Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Jessica Rosenworcel as the Chair of the Federal Communications Commission. “I am...

Protecting Religious Liberty at Home and Abroad
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,...

Why Digital Media is Worth Doing Well
Digital media is an opportunity for us to share the gospel effectively. It should be our goal—as churches, as ministries, as Christian...

WATCH: How parachurch ministries can support churches
Matt Wood, the vice president of marketing and communication at RightNow Media, talks about some ways that Christian communicators in parachurch...

In Memoriam: Ralph Carmichael
Christian songwriter Ralph Carmichael, known as the “Father of Contemporary Christian Music,” died last Monday, October 18, 2021 at the...

WATCH: 3 things every podcaster needs to know
Jason Romano, the director of media at Sports Spectrum, gives 3 things that every podcaster should know in order to...

NRB Stands for Donor Privacy and Opposes S. 2747
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2021 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org NRB Stands for Donor Privacy and...

Leading with Humility
Leadership is complex and messy and necessary for growth, cohesion, and excellence in an organization. It’s no different in Christian organizations....

WATCH: This is an Extraordinary Time to be a Christian Communicator
Os Guinness, author and social critic, considers how Christian communicators can live as witnesses in today’s media climate and how the...

WATCH: How to Succeed in Hollywood
Kathleen Cooke from Cooke Media Group talks about some of the challenges and opportunities of entering Hollywood right...

NRB Live at Lunch: An Update on Pro-Life Issues
On Thursday, October 14, NRB hosted its monthly Live at Lunch panel discussion. This month’s conversation featured a panel of pro-life experts who...

Confronting the World with the Truth of the Gospel
Do you ever feel like everywhere you look people are saying and doing things that are directly opposed to what you believe? Do you ever feel like it...

WATCH: Why is digital media important for churches?
Carl Barnhill, owner and creative director of twelve:thirty media, discusses why churches should use digital media in their ministry and the...

The Power of a Strong Brand
In my more than 3 decades of working with churches, ministries, and non-profits, I’ve seen a lot of financially challenging times. During the energy...

WATCH: Why we stand for religious liberty
Former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, talks about current threats to religious liberty, how Christian Communicators should stand for religious...

Why 2021 Is Still a Great Time for Radio
In 1979, The Buggles released a hit rock song eulogizing the end of a musical era. “Video,” they claimed, had “killed the radio star.” If The...

FCC Alert: File Biennial Ownership Reports
NRB wants to remind all broadcast members of their obligations to file their 2021 biennial ownership reports with the FCC by December 1, 2021. The...

Facebook Fires Back At FTC’s Antitrust Action
Under the current presidential administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has signaled a hawkish attitude toward breaking up illegal...

WATCH: The Key to Christian Leadership
Bob Pritchett, CEO of Faithlife, shares the key to leading Christian organizations in...

ATSC 3.0: Bringing TV to the Internet
Technology changes rapidly, and it can be hard to keep up. ATSC 3.0 is the latest television standard that was launched in the U.S., but what is it,...

Basic Lighting for Testimonies and Interviews
Many church media directors are one-person bands who are asked to do everything involved with any aspect of media at their churches. Many churches...

New YouTube Policy Isn’t About Misinformation. It’s About Minds.
YouTube unveiled a new content moderation policy on Wednesday purportedly aimed at reducing public health misinformation—but Christian communicators...

In Memoriam: NRB Member Don Johnson
Long-time NRB member Don Johnson died on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. Johnson’s love for the Lord began early in his life. When he was 18 years old,...

In Memoriam: NRB Member Sue Bahner
Florence (Sue) Bahner, 93, died on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Bahner, the daughter of Irish immigrants and a survivor of the Great Depression began...

Communication is Key: Why NRB Matters
Whether you think of yourself as a communicator or not, we are all communicators by nature. Communication is key in our lives—not just because it’s...

WATCH: Why Does a Biblical Worldview Matter?
Allie Beth Stuckey, podcast host of “Relatable,” talks about why a biblical worldview matters as Christians engage with...

Monday Member Highlight: Amazing Facts International Ministry
It all began with one idea. It was just an idea. Was it brilliant, or was it risky? Time would tell. The idea was simple—open each radio broadcast...

Facebook’s “Transparency Center” Confirms What “Shadow Banned” Accounts Already Knew
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2021 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Garnier 202-891-7843 ngarnier@nrb.org Facebook’s “Transparency Center”...

Facebook’s “Transparency Center” Confirms What “Shadow Banned” Accounts Already Knew
Not long ago, the concept of certain social media accounts and content being “shadow banned” was ridiculed as a hoax—but those days are over for...

Creative People and Side Gigs
For those of you reaching for the creative stars—who want to direct a feature film, write the great American novel, create the ultimate app, or turn...

How to Turn Failure into Success
“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no...

WATCH: What is ATSC 3.0?
Joshua Weiss, Cofounder and CEO of Ark Multicasting, explains what ATSC 3.0 is and what it means for you as a ministry or as a content...

ICEJ Sponsors Virtual Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem
Over the coming week, thousands of Christians from over 110 countries will connect via computers and mobile devices to take part in the annual Feast...

What is Networking, Actually?
What do you think of when you think of networking? Do you think of formal events and someone trying to sell you something? Do you think of...

5 ProPresenter Tricks of the Trade
I’m all for shortcuts for volunteers to make training them easier. Here are a handful of ProPresenter hacks that have helped my volunteers operate...

WATCH: Why be a Part of NRB?
Author and journalist Billy Hallowell talks about the role that Christian communicators play and how being a part of NRB helps them fulfill their...

Monday Member Highlight: June Hunt’s Story of Hope
Stories. We love to hear stories. We love to tell stories. We love to watch stories. As communicators, stories hold a special place in our hearts....

NRB Live at Lunch Panel Discusses Religious Liberty
On Wednesday, Sept. 8, Noelle Garnier, Policy Strategist at NRB, hosted NRB Live at Lunch with a panel of outstanding legal scholars who weighed in...

Explainer: What the Texas Heartbeat Act Means for the Pro-Life Movement
In May 2021, Texas governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas Heartbeat Act, a law that would prohibit abortions in Texas as early as six weeks. “Our...

YouTube: A Platform for Gospel Proclamation
YouTube was created in 2005. Now, 16 years later, YouTube is the world’s second-most visited website, second-most used social platform, and the...

WATCH: What Happens When You Fail?
Dallas Jenkins, creator, director, and co-writer of The Chosen, shares about his experience with failure in his career and how he “leaned...

NRB Executive Committee investigates a recent staff dismissal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2021 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonelle Capps (202) 849-8442 jcapps@nrb.org NRB Executive Committee investigates a...

NRB Member Organizations Respond to Hurricane Ida
On August 29, Hurricane Ida made landfall in New Orleans on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Over the past week, NRB members have been...

Podcast or Radio: Which is Right for Your Audience?
As Christian communicators, the most important message we have to share is the message of the gospel—the message of the hope that we have in Jesus...

WATCH: How Can Young Communicators Get Ahead?
Phil Cooke, Founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group, discusses what young communicators can do now to set themselves up for success later and why...

5 Tools for Church Online
Church Online. It is here to stay. I like to think of your Online Worship Experiences as a campus of your church. When launching a new campus, you...

Monday Member Highlight: Ligonier Ministries Celebrates 50th Anniversary
It was August 1971. Ligonier Valley Study Center in Pennsylvania was opening its doors for the very first time for students to study the Word of God...

The Christian Communicator’s Calling
Oxford Languages defines calling as “a strong urge toward a particular way of life or career.” Almost everyone wants a calling, wants to know their...

WATCH: Why does YouTube make sense for churches?
Church planter and YouTuber, Trey Van Camp, shares key reasons it makes sense for church to use YouTube—beyond simply posting...

Spark Media Launches Premiere Magazine at Podcast Movement Conference
On August 3-6, Podcast Movement hosted their annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee and were joined by NRB staff and friends including Spark...

Christian Persecution and How Christian Communicators Can Serve
On Friday, August 20, Todd Nettleton, radio host of Voice of the Martyrs Radio joined Dan Darling, Senior Vice President of Communications at NRB,...

Why People Listen to Christian Radio
I don’t know about you, but I still find myself listening to speakers from previous NRB conventions. One that really caught my eye was when NRB...

D. James Kennedy Ministry Appeals Defamation Case to Supreme Court
In 2017, D. James Kennedy Ministries filed a lawsuit against Amazon, Guidestar, and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for defamation and...

NRB Members Provide Relief Following Earthquake in Haiti
On Saturday, August 14, 2021, a 7.2-magnitute earthquake jolted southeastern Haiti near the port city of Les Cayes. Since then, NRB members have...

WATCH: What’s the difference between radio and podcasts?
Tara-Leigh Cobble discusses the differences between radio and podcasts and how ministries can choose which medium is best for reaching their...

Monday Member Highlight: Focus on the Family Honors Families and Celebrates Life
If you’ve been around Christian media, you’ve probably heard of Focus on the Family. Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to...

Twitter’s War on Objective Truth
What is truth? And who gets to decide? During the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, conservative commentator Allie Stuckey was temporarily suspended from Twitter...

Federal Court Blocks Biden Administration Transgender Mandate
On Monday, a federal court in Texas blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a policy known as the Transgender Mandate—a policy that would...

WATCH: How can Christian communicators live and work according to their calling?
Mark Jobe, President of Moody Bible Institute and Bold Steps Radio Host, offers encouragement for Christian communicators to live and work according...

How Should Christian Communicators Engage with Politics?
Religion and Politics. Friend or Foe? For the Christian, the answer is not that black and white. Politics is an inevitable reality. Religion and...

How Christian Communicators can Reach Gen Z
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, an organization that specializes in ministering to college students nationwide, recently conducted a major survey...

Watch: Christian Unity in Challenging Times
How can we seek unity as Christians in a divisive age? NRB Senior VP of Communications Daniel Darling joined Billy Hallowell and Chris Brooks at NRB...

Samaritan’s Purse Responds to Flooding in Germany
“I saw employees from Samaritan’s Purse; I just spoke to them,” German homeowner Michael Münn-Buschow said. “They came and helped us.” On July 14,...

Ministry of the Mundane
I’ll never forget the quiet of the church building on my first day as pastor. I had previously served on a large church staff with many...

How to be Creative Even When It’s Risky
We often think that creativity is something that’s inspired, beautiful, and only happens when the spark strikes or the muse speaks. Actually,...

Post-Pandemic: How are Ministries Communicating?
In June, InChrist Communications and Grey Matter Research released a report looking at how ministries are approaching communications and looking for...

Mississippi Attorney General Asks SCOTUS to Overturn Roe v. Wade
On July 22, 2021, Lynch Fitch, Mississippi Attorney General, filed an amicus curiae brief asking the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn...

Monday Member Highlight: BMCFerrell
“The whole passion that we have is in the kingdom of God and bringing people into the kingdom and serving the kingdom.” Ben Ferrell, CEO of...

3 Reasons Your Leadership Team Should Be Multigenerational
I recently heard of a church that asked one of their band members to stop playing with the worship team. Why did they ask him to leave? It wasn’t...

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Receives Settlement from U.K. Bus Ad Censorship Lawsuit
On April 2, 2021, a United Kingdom judge ruled in favor of Franklin Graham, saying that the town of Blackpool, England had violated religious...

A Conversation on Big Tech: EPPC’s Big Tech Symposium
On June 29, the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) hosted a Big Tech Symposium with leaders discussing questions and concerns around Section...

Looking Ahead: 5G and America’s Digital Connectivity
Last Friday, Axios held a virtual event to discuss America’s digital connectivity, how to close the digital divide, and the future of 5G...

Moody Radio Station Celebrates 60 Years of Ministry
This month, NRB member Moody Radio station WKES-FM celebrated its 60th anniversary, celebrating years of ministry to the Tampa, Naples, and St. Pete...

Unrest in Cuba: An Update from NRB Member TWR
Finally reached despite communication shutdowns, one of TWR’s Cuban partners expressed an earnest plea as extraordinary protests roiled the island...

Three Lessons for Young Leaders from “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill”
I’ve been listening, as many of you have, to The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast from Mike Cosper and Christianity Today. If you haven’t listened...

2021 iNRB Award Winners
The Intercollegiate National Religious Broadcasters (iNRB) is committed to promoting excellence, integrity and networking opportunities in media....

District of Columbia agrees to pay $220,000 in legal fees to Capitol Hill Baptist Church
Last week, the court reached a favorable settlement for Capitol Hill Baptist Church with the District of Columbia in the case Capitol Hill Baptist...

“Don’t miss the moment!” — Dr. Mark Jobe Gives Challenging Message at NRB 2021
Dr. Mark Jobe, President of Moody Bible Institute, delivered a powerful message at NRB 2021 on June 21, 2021. Watch below: We hope this message...

God is shaking things up!” — Dr. Tony Evans Delivers Powerful Message at NRB 2021
Dr. Tony Evans, President of The Urban Alternative, delivers a powerful message at NRB 2021 on June 22, 2021. Watch below: We hope this message...

Celebrating Holocaust Survivors
Elderly Holocaust survivors living out the last years of their lives have struggled with and faced unique PTSD throughout their lives, but...

Over 3,300 Christian Communicators Gather for NRB 2021
NRB 2021 was a jam-packed week full of sessions, events, networking, and worship as over 3,300 Christian communicators gathered in Grapevine,...

NRB Elects New Executive Committee and Board of Directors Class at NRB 2021
On Monday, June 21, NRB leadership held its meetings at NRB 2021 and elected a new executive committee as well as the 2024 class of the board of...

Explainer: SCOTUS Protects Donor Privacy for Nonprofit Organizations
In a 6-3 decision on Thursday, July 1, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of two conservative charities in California, granting them exemption...

NRB 2021 Concludes with Former Secretary of State and Closing Gala
The last day of NRB 2021 featured former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, interviewed by Joel Rosenberg, a panel discussion on Christian unity, and a...

NRB Honors Award Recipients, Celebrates NRB 2021 at Closing Gala
NRB 2021 concluded on Thursday, June 24 with a closing gala to celebrate a week of networking, learning, and working together to advance the...

NRB Forum Discusses Pursuing Christian Unity in Challenging Times
In a time where divisiveness is not only prominent in the world but also in the church, Christian unity seems like a foreign concept. On Thursday...

Joel Rosenberg Interviews Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at NRB 2021
On Thursday morning at NRB 2021, Joel Rosenberg, editor-in-chief of ALL ISRAEL NEWS, interviewed Mike Pompeo, former CIA Director and Secretary of...

NRB Hosts the Robertsons, The Chosen, ICVM Crown Awards, and More at NRB 2021
Wednesday at NRB 2021 was full of sessions with special guests including Joel C. Rosenberg, the Robertsons from Duck Dynasty, and “The...

“The Chosen” Hosts Global Premiere of Episode 6 at NRB 2021
GRAPEVINE, Texas (NRB) – On Wednesday night, “The Chosen” hosted the global premiere of Episode 6 of Season Two of the series at NRB 2021,...

Phil, Jase, and Al Robertson Host Live Recording of “Unashamed” Podcast
GRAPEVINE, Texas (NRB) – NRB Convention attendees were treated to the first ever live recording of Phil and Jase Robertson’s podcast,...

Speakers Discuss Technology, Digital Ministry, and the Future of the Church at NRB 2021
GRAPEVINE, Texas (NRB) – Day three of the NRB 2021 convention started with attendees gathering to hear two important discussions on technology...

“God is Shaking Things Up:” Dr. Tony Evans Shares Powerful Message at NRB 2021
GRAPEVINE, Texas (NRB) – NRB hosted an evening worship service on Tuesday which led to a night of deep reflection, conviction, and worship...

9 Things You Didn’t Know About The Chosen: An NRB 2021 Case Study
GRAPEVINE, Texas (NRB) – On Tuesday afternoon, NRB hosted a special session highlighting the story and formula of “The Chosen” series, the...

Christian Communicators Continue to Gather to Network and Learn
Tuesday’s events at NRB 2021 kicked off with Erik Reed, Lead Pastor of The Journey Church and Founder of Knowing Jesus Ministries, leading a...

NRB 2021 Panel Discusses Safeguarding Religious Liberty for Christian Organizations and Nonprofits
On Tuesday evening at NRB 2021, a panel discussed the current state of religious liberty for Christian organizations and nonprofits as well as the...

NRB Hosts Forum on Platform Censorship, Section 230, and the Future of Social Media at NRB 2021
GRAPEVINE, Texas (NRB) – On Tuesday morning, a panel of experts led a discussion regarding freedom of speech in the digital age and the growing...

Kristen Waggoner, Jack Phillips, and Dr. Jerry Davis Discuss the Human Cost to Denying Religious Freedom at NRB 2021
GRAPEVINE, Texas (NRB) – On Tuesday morning, NRB hosted a forum on the human cost to denying religious freedom with Kristen Waggoner, Jack...

NRB 2021 Kicks Off with Mark Jobe and Paula Faris as Christian Communicators Begin to Gather
NRB 2021 officially kicked off on Monday at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center with the opening session featuring Mark Jobe and Paula...

NRB Convention Features Preview of the “Reagan” Film
GRAPEVINE, Texas (NRB) – The first day of the NRB convention ended with a special sneak peak of the upcoming film, “Reagan,” starring Dennis...

Opening session Monday evening kicks off NRB 2021
GRAPEVINE, Texas (NRB) – On Monday evening, NRB hosted an opening session event featuring several special speakers and worship kicking off the...

NRB Hosts Luncheon Honoring 2021 Media Awards Recipients
GRAPEVINE, Texas (NRB) – On Monday afternoon, NRB hosted a special luncheon at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine,...

After COVID-19: A crisis of grief
In the wave of optimism emerging as COVID-19 infections fall in the United States, it’s easy to lose sight of the millions who will suffer for...

Lina Khan Confirmed as New FTC Commissioner, Elevated to FTC Chair by President Biden
On Tuesday, 69 senators voted to confirm the youngest head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Lina Khan. In rare bipartisan fashion, 21...

The NRB Team Looks Forward to Joining You at NRB 2021
We’ve been anticipating NRB 2021 for a long time now. We began anticipating it even as we wrapped up NRB 2020 and before we had any idea how the...

12 Events You Can’t Miss At NRB 2021
We have a great line up of speakers, sessions, and events at NRB 2021, June 21-24. As you plan your time with us, here are twelve events (in...

Supreme Court Rules 9-0 in Favor of Catholic Foster Care Agency
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in favor of a Catholic adoption agency in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a closely watched case with...

YNOP Radio and VOX Radio Partner to Reach Liberia
Your Network of Praise (YNOP) has announced a partnership with the founders of Vox Radio 97.5FM in Liberia to work together to operate and expand...

Explainer: The Local Radio Freedom Act
For people looking from the outside in, Republicans and Democrats hardly ever agree in Congress. However, this is not the case with The Local Radio...

NRB CEO Troy Miller Urges Congressional Leadership to Protect and Support ‘Local Radio Freedom Act’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2021 Contact: Elizabeth Bristow 202-849-8453 presscenter@nrb.org NRB CEO Troy Miller Urges Congressional...

ADF Defends Virginia Teacher’s First Amendment Rights
In May of this year, Leesburg Elementary School teacher, Tanner Cross, was suspended by Loudoun County Public Schools for voicing his objections to...

The Legacy Continues at NRB 2021
As NRB 2021 rapidly approaches and some are finalizing plans to attend their first NRB convention, many others are planning to return to this year’s...

NRB Welcomes Holman Bibles as Sponsor of Official NRB 2021 App
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2021 Contact: Elizabeth Bristow 202-849-8453 presscenter@nrb.org NRB Welcomes Holman Bibles as...

9 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Arguing Online
Remember when social media was invented, and its founders promised it would bring the world together? That hasn’t exactly happened, has it? As...

Cooke Media Group Wins Four Silver Telly Awards
Last week Cooke Media Group won four Silver Telly Awards honoring excellence in video and television for two entries—”Asia: The Great Wall and...

NRB 2021: 6 Things to Know Before You Go
Updated June 9, 2021 We’re less than 20 days away from NRB 2021! As you make plans for your time at NRB 2021, we want to help you get all the...

Three Steps to Becoming A More Visual Storyteller
We are a visually-driven generation, but then again, we’ve always been. Filmmaker Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption) says: “Visual storytelling...

Explainer: New Florida Law Regulates Social Media Moderation
Last week, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law that places fines on social media platforms that permanently ban political...

FRC Announces Center for Biblical Worldview
Last week, Family Research Council launched the Center for Biblical Worldview (CBW) to provide resources for individuals, families, churches, and...

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo & Evangelical Leader Joel C. Rosenberg to Discuss Middle East Turmoil, Religious Freedom at NRB 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2021 Contact: Elizabeth Bristow 202-849-8453 presscenter@nrb.org Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo...

Top Podcasters to Speak at NRB 2021
Podcasts continue to grow in popularity, and some of the top Christian podcasters will be speaking at NRB 2021, June 21-24. On Chartable’s list of...

Bob Lepine Closes Out His Time Hosting FamilyLife Today Radio
After nearly three decades of hosting “FamilyLife Today,” FamilyLife’s nationally syndicated radio program, this week is Bob Lepine’s “final act”...

Kathleen Cooke, Nancy Stafford, and Sam Sorbo Discuss How to Succeed as a Christian in Hollywood
On Thursday, May 20, NRB and Christians in Communications brought together a panel of widely-renowned and accomplished female leaders in media and...

Explainer: HHS Redefines “Sex”
On May 10, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) will interpret and enforce the...

Explainer: What Does Apple in China Mean for Christians?
For decades Christians of all denominations have been ministering in China, persevering in their efforts to spread the Gospel amidst constant...

See the Set of “The Chosen” and Hear from Director Dallas Jenkins at NRB 2021
This week, NRB announced that “The Chosen” will have a large presence throughout NRB 2021 next month. The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season...

U.S. State Department Releases 2020 International Religious Freedom Report
Last week, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken released the 2020 Report on International Religious Freedom at the State Department. In his comments...

Lina Khan’s FTC Nomination Heads to Senate for Confirmation
On Wednesday, May 12, the Senate Commerce Committee agreed to move forward with President Joe Biden’s nomination of Lina Khan to the Federal Trade...

NRB Member Mercy Ships Prepares its New Ship for Launch
Last week, NRB member Mercy Ships announced that its “Global Mercy™” completed deep-water sea trials, placing it one step closer to the new hospital...

SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Major Abortion Case
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that would set the stage for a...

FFC Commissioner Brendan Carr Calls for Dismissal of FCC Complaint Against Journalistic Freedom
On Wednesday, May 5, the Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting an...

The Chosen, A Multi-Season Series on Life of Christ, to Serve as Major Sponsor for NRB 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2021 Contact: Elizabeth Bristow 202-849-8453 presscenter@nrb.org Director Dallas Jenkins Featured as Speaker,...

Be Slow to Tweet: Applying Biblical Commands to Online Speech
Nobody who bears the name of Christ is exempt from the Bible’s command toward thoughtful speech. In the rush to speak up, in our imperfect longings...

NRB Media Awards Honor Outstanding Ministries
Earlier this year, NRB announced the recipients of the 2021 NRB Media Awards, recognizing the most outstanding ministries, organizations, and...

Explainer: The Local Radio Freedom Act
In today’s political climate it’s increasingly rare to have bipartisan support for anything, yet key members from both sides of the of the U.S....

A Divine Plan: Learning from the life of President Ronald Reagan
On Thursday, May 6, Focus on the Family’s “The Daily Citizen” released “Ronald Reagan: Man of Faith,” the first documentary in the division’s new...

Duck Dynasty Reality Television Stars Join NRB 2021 Lineup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2021 Contact: Elizabeth Bristow 202-849-8453 presscenter@nrb.org Phil, Jase & Al Robertson to Join...

Seizing the Opportunity: Research on Ministries, Non-profits, and Social Media
Last May, Grey Matter Research and Harmon Research published a report of their findings after surveying social media users about what types...

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Made by Christians in Entertainment
As a television and film producer and director based in Burbank, California – the home of global entertainment giants like Warner Brothers Studios,...

NRB Live at Lunch Panel Discusses Big Tech and Platform Censorship
On Wednesday, May 5, NRB Senior Vice President of Communications, Daniel Darling, hosted a panel of guests on NRB Live at Lunch to discuss big tech...

2021 National Day of Prayer
Today is the 70th annual National Day of Prayer in the United States, and events are being held across the nation as people pray for God to pour out...

NRB Member Five Q Invites Ministries to Participate in Ministry Benchmark Study
NRB member Five Q is working on a Ministry Benchmark Study to see how ministries are doing digitally and how they can grow as a community, and they...

What We Can Learn From a Life Well Lived
Pastor. Theologian. Trusted Teacher. Faithful follower of Christ. Dr. R.C. Sproul was an effective Christian communicator whose life and teaching...

In Memoriam: Anne Dunlap, Longest Serving NRB Staff Member
Former NRB staff member Anne Dunlap went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2021. Anne was the longest serving staff member in NRB’s 77-year...

5 People Most Crucial to Your Leadership Success
Our culture is no stranger to major leadership failures in church, in ministry life, and in the marketplace. Sometimes these failures are...

Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument to Evaluate Donor Disclosure Rule
On Monday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court closed out its April argument session by hearing oral arguments in Americans for...

Language Changes Culture: Abandoning the Scarlet Letter F (“Felon”)
I joined the staff of Prison Fellowship® in 2016 with a decade of experience as a prison ministry volunteer. Our founder, Chuck Colson, was a mentor...

How You Tell The Story Is Just As Important As The Story You Tell
If writing seems hard, it’s because it is hard. It’s one of the hardest things people do. – William Zinsser This post isn’t just for writers, it’s...

James Ackerman Shares About Prison Ministry and Second Chance Month at NRB Live at Lunch
On Tuesday, April 20, James Ackerman, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship, joined Dan Darling, Senior Vice President of Communications at NRB for...

First Liberty Wins Lawsuit Securing Religious Liberty for a Houston Synagogue
In March 2021, NRB member First Liberty filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston on behalf of Heimish of Houston, a small congregation in...

ADF Attorneys Represent College of the Ozarks Challenging Biden Order that Opens Dorms and Showers to the Opposite Sex
Last Thursday, NRB Member Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of College of the Ozarks, challenging...

Former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Joins NRB Leaders to Discuss Pressing Communications Issues
On Friday, former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai joined NRB CEO Troy Miller for an exclusive call with the NRB Board of Directors and President’s Council....

Here We Stand: An Online Streaming Event Hosted by Ligonier Ministries
On Tuesday, April 13, Ligonier Ministries hosted Here We Stand, a free online streaming event celebrating the five-hundredth anniversary of Martin...

Gospel for Asia — Now GFA World — Launches its First-Ever Mission in Africa
One of the largest mission agencies in the world is launching compassion projects in Africa for the first time — a huge boost for humanitarian...

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: What Focus is Doing to Raise Awareness
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Focus on the Family is raising awareness through its “Prevention with a Purpose” campaign. With...

Compassion International Partners with Professional Athletes to Launch Fill the Stadium Campaign
70,000 is the capacity of the average professional football stadium, and due to COVID-19, 70,000 children and their families in Compassion programs...

Joel Rosenberg Discusses the Current State of the Middle East at NRB Live at Lunch
On Wednesday, April 7, New York Times bestselling author Joel Rosenberg joined NRB Vice President of Communications Dan Darling for NRB Live at...

5 Things You Should Know About Clubhouse
By now, you’ve probably seen headlines or posts from friends about a new social media app called Clubhouse. Although Clubhouse was officially...

Franklin Graham Wins U.K. Bus Ad Censorship Lawsuit
Last Friday, a United Kingdom Judge ruled in favor of Franklin Graham, saying that the town of Blackpool, England had violated religious...

In Memoriam: NRB Member Jack Mortenson
On Thursday, April 1, Jack Mortenson of Mortenson Broadcasting Company died in his home at the age of 85. Mortenson graduated from Kings College in...

TWR and Cru Partner to Air Easter Drama
With an Easter twist, TWR and Cru are renewing a collaboration that takes The Story of Jesus audio drama to many unreached people groups in their...

Easter Is Why We Are Communicators
I remember, as a family, huddling up to the radio in our living room, waiting for “Sailor Sam” to come on 90.1 WMBI in Chicago. I loved listening to...

Former Vice President Mike Pence Volunteers with Samaritan’s Purse
Last week, former Vice President Mike Pence and former Second Lady Karen Pence traveled to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina to visit Samaritan’s...

Justice Department Sides with YouTube in Lawsuit Related to Section 230
Last week, the Justice Department urged a federal judge to uphold Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to protect YouTube in an ongoing...

BMCFerrell Launches Media Ministry Video Series
Prominent Christian media agency and longtime NRB member BMCFerrell is celebrating 50 years of service by releasing a video series titled “Essential...

A Cinderella Story in a Cancel Culture World
I sat at my kitchen table filling out my March Madness bracket. I didn’t know anything about basketball. My dad had to point out to me that there...

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Speak at NRB 2021
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will speak during the Thursday Morning Forum at the NRB 2021 Christian Media Convention, held June 21-24 at...

Church Media Masterclass Provides Training for Church Media Staff and Volunteers
Let’s face it—serving in church media can be overwhelming. Church media staff members and volunteers often find themselves wearing a lot of...

5 Communication Tactics That Can Make or Break Your Ministry
Leaders aren’t just strategic thinkers and thought leaders; they’re also communicators. Whether you signed up to be a communicator or not, you are...

Global Virtual Event Draws More than 150,000 to Hear the Inspiring Stories of Three Former Prisoners for Christ
Christians in more than 1,200 churches and thousands in their homes from over 150 countries gathered online March 5 to hear stories from three...

Biden to Nominate Lina Khan for Commissioner of the FTC
Today, President Biden announced his plan to nominate Lina Khan, associate professor of law at Columbia Law School and leader in the tech antitrust...

Memorial Service for Evangelist Luis Palau will be Livestreamed on Saturday, March 20 at 2pm PDT
Nine days after the passing of beloved evangelist Luis Palau, his family and close friends are set to gather for an intimate memorial service in his...

NRB Members Respond to Flooding in Kentucky
This week, NRB members Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team responded to significant regional flooding in Kentucky that...

NRB Announces 2021 Media and Special Service Award Recipients
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (NRB) – NRB has announced the recipients of the 2021 NRB Media & Special Service Awards, which recognize the most outstanding...

Study Shows Growth in Podcast Listening for 2021
Last week, Edison Research and Triton Digital released the 2021 edition of The Infinite Dial, showing encouraging growth in the number of podcast...

Join the World’s Largest Association of Christian Communicators at NRB 2021, June 21-24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2021 Contact: Elizabeth Bristow 202-849-8453 presscenter@nrb.org Press & Media Credentialing Now Available for...

Explainer: Massachusetts Court Limits Religious Freedoms for Christian College
On Thursday, March 4, Massachusetts’s seven-member Supreme Judicial Court unanimously ruled against Gordon College, denying them protection from...

Bipartisan Coalition Introduces Legislation to Expand Charitable Giving
On Tuesday, March 9, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. Senators and Representatives introduced the Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act...

Back in the Church Building? Your Livestream Service Still Matters
Now that churches are starting to physically meet again, and even with some restrictions, most are engaging again with their congregation. However,...

In Memoriam: Evangelist Luis Palau, The Billy Graham of Latin America
After three years of battling lung cancer, evangelist Luis Palau passed away Thursday at age 86. Often referred to as “the Billy Graham of...

New Report Shows “Remarkable Resilience” from Churches and Ministries Entering 2021
Last Thursday, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) released a new research report titled “Remarkable Resilience” based on...

Fake Definitions: Blowing the Whistle on America’s Thought Police
Deep in the false and fevered swamps of fake news and fake history resides a third mendacious denizen—fake definitions. Appearing first with a hiss...

Your Network of Praise Launches the New Life Africa Satellite Network
Your Network of Praise (YNOP) has announced plans for the May 1, 2021, launch of the New Life Africa Satellite Network (NLASN). New Life Africa...

GMR Offers to Extend Its Interim License with Commercial Radio Stations – But with a 20% Rate Increase
Amidst ongoing litigations, Global Music Rights (GMR) has agreed to extend its interim license with commercial radio broadcasters but with an...

Biden Fires EEOC Attorney Who Defended Religious Liberty
President Biden fired Equal Employment Opportunity Commission general counsel Sharon Fast Gustafson Friday after Gustafson sent a letter to the...

U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Justice for Chike Uzuegbunam
On March 8, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 8-1 in favor of Chike Uzuebunam, a former student at Georgia Gwinnett College who was...

Senator Mike Lee Introduces Spectrum Valuation Bill
On Wednesday, March 3, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) re-introduced the Government Spectrum Valuation Act, a bill designed to estimate the value of...

Salem Media Group Grows Digital to Largest Revenue Segment
In the fourth quarter of 2020, NRB member Salem Media Group grew its digital properties to be its largest segment of revenue, coming in at 28% of...

Life-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Persecuted Christians
We’re leaving for the airport in twenty-five minutes. I hope you’re ready. I’m rushing around my house, trying to figure out how to get my suitcase...

Facebook Executive Nona Jones Joins NRB Live at Lunch
On Wed., March 3, Nona Jones, Head of Faith-Based Partnerships for Facebook, joined Dan Darling, NRB senior VP of communications, for NRB Live at...

NRB Sends Letter Urging Senators to Vote Against the Equality Act
On Wed., March 3, NRB sent a letter to all 100 United States senators recommending that they vote against the Equality Act when it reaches the...

What to Expect at the NRB 2021 Christian Media Convention
The NRB Christian Media Convention is the world’s largest gathering of Christian communicators and ministry professionals. NRB 2021 will be held in...

FCC Authorizes Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
On Thursday, Feb. 25, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously voted to adopt a Report and Order that establishes the Emergency Broadband...

Evangelist Luis Palau Enters Hospice Care
After three years of battling stage four lung cancer, evangelist Luis Palau — sometimes referred to as the Billy Graham of Latin America — was...

FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington Opposes Title II Net Neutrality
Last week, Republican Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Nathan Simington made clear in his remarks at the Free State...

NRB Members Respond to Winter Storms in Texas
Last week, winter weather settled in the state of Texas causing residents across the entire state to go without electricity and water and many...

Amazon Removes Well-Known Book on Transgenderism
This week, Ryan Anderson discovered that Amazon had removed his book, When Harry became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment, from its online...

NRB Opposes the Equality Act
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a vote on the Equality Act, a bill which would add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”...

Heritage Foundation President Mrs. Kay C. James Joins NRB to Discuss Conservative Activism and Religious Liberty Concerns
On Wednesday, Mrs. Kay C. James, president of The Heritage Foundation, joined Dr. Frank Wright, President and CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries,...

NRB Member First Liberty Institute Asks Court to Review Decision on Church Autonomy
On Wednesday, Feb. 17, First Liberty Institute and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, on behalf of the North American Mission Board (NAMB)...

NRB Strongly Opposes Confirmation of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services
Two Senate committees will hold hearings next week on President Biden’s nomination of Xavier Becerra to be Secretary of Health and Human Services....

An untapped mission field: How your church can use social media effectively
“Does my church really need to use social media?” That’s a question many pastors and church staff members have asked over the last several years....

Billy Graham Videos Now Available on Answers TV
The new online streaming service of Answers TV expanded this week with the addition of 55 videos from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association...

Leading Christian Communicators Into A New Era
An Exciting Announcement About NRB We are entering a new era for Christian communicators. The rise of social media and digital platforms has changed...

SCOTUS Ruling Allows California Churches to Gather Indoors
On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States lifted California’s ban on indoor worship during the coronavirus pandemic, protecting religious...

NRB Member Turning Point Ministries Becomes First Religious Program to Air Daily on the History Channel
This week, NRB member Turning Point Ministries became the first religious program to join the daily programming lineup on the History Channel. ...

Free Speech Fairness Act Reintroduced to 117th Congress
On Thursday, Feb. 4, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), Congressman Jody Hice (R-Ga.), and Republican Conference Vice Chairman Mike...

NRB Member Exclusive: DickersonBakker to Launch Spring Webinar Series
This month, DickersonBakker kicks off a spring webinar series available exclusively to NRB members, with one webinar a month over the next three...

In Memoriam: Scott Yahr, General Manager of KCAM
Scott Yahr, general manager of KCAM in Glennallen, Alaska, went to be with his Savior on Feb. 1, 2021. Scott’s interest in broadcasting began in...

Dr. Mark Jobe Joins NRB for NRB Live at Lunch Event on Crisis Leadership
On Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, Mark Jobe, president of Moody Bible Institute and the founding pastor of New Life Community Church, joined Dan Darling,...

Twitter Locks Out Focus on the Family Account Over “Hateful Conduct” Policy Violation
Twitter has locked the account of The Daily Citizen, a publication of NRB Member Focus on the Family, citing “hateful content” in their tweet from...

Rep. Rodgers Proposes “Big Tech Accountability Platform”
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) introduced the “Big Tech Accountability Platform” that will be the foundation for the approach...

Join Us Virtually For the 2021 March for Life
Today, the annual National March for Life will take place as a virtual event hosted in Washington, D.C. In an effort to protect those who...

NRB Members Respond to President Biden Rescinding Mexico City Policy
President Joe Biden issued a presidential memorandum today officially rescinding the Mexico City Policy, which prevented U.S. foreign aid from going...

How Can Christians Break into Mainline Film and TV Distribution?
On Thursday, Jan. 21, NRB and Christians in Communication hosted a webinar discussion on the future of Christian film and TV distribution with three...

FEBC Today Reaches 400 Stations
Missionary radio broadcaster FEBC has reached a media milestone as a 400th North American Christian station recently added the ministry’s FEBC Today...

An Open Letter to President Biden on the Mexico City Policy
Today marks the 48th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion. As we mourn the millions of lives lost to the tragedy of abortion,...

NRB Members Respond to President Biden’s Harmful Executive Order on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
On Wednesday, President Biden issued several executive orders, including one extending anti-discrimination laws on the basis of gender identity or...

Alliance Defending Freedom Asks the Supreme Court for Justice for Chike Uzuegbunam
UPDATE: On March 8, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 8-1 in favor of Chike Uzuebunam. On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, NRB Member...

Explainer: Who Will Serve in President Joe Biden’s Cabinet?
In the United States government, the Cabinet is the president’s advisory body that includes the Vice President and the heads of all 15 executive...

New Research Shows Majority of Americans Support Religious Freedom
Recent research from The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty shows that despite all of the challenges of 2020, people across the United States still...

Newton Media Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Steven Newton founded Newton Media in 1995 to give clients a better experience and higher media ROI’s in both the faith-based and direct response TV...

NRB Urges Prayer for President Biden; Will Continue to Work to Uphold Religious Freedom
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Contact: Daniel Darling, Senior VP of Communications 202-543-0073 ddarling@nrb.org WASHINGTON (NRB) – NRB,...

NRB Seeks VP of Government Relations
National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is seeking qualified candidates for its Vice President of Government Relations position. The Vice President of...

NRB Condemns Violence, Calls for Caution by Tech Companies on Censorship Issues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2021 Contact: Daniel Darling, Senior VP of Communications 202-543-0073 ddarling@nrb.org WASHINGTON (NRB) – In the...

NRB Responds to Gender Neutral Changes in 117th Congress Rules Package
On January 4, 2021, the House adopted a rules package for the 117thCongress presented by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rules Committee Chairman...

Explainer: What’s happening with the FCC?
As Inauguration Day approaches in the United States, people across the country are watching to see what changes will come with a Biden...

Explainer: What You Should Know About Section 230
What is Section 230? Section 230 is an amendment of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. This amendment holds that an “interactive computer...

Preparing Your Nonprofit For Donor Giving In 2021
On December 17, 2020, BBS & Associates published a report titled “Donor Confidence: The continued impact of COVID-19 on donor giving and what to...

Guidelines International Ministries Launches New 2-Minute Feature
Guidelines International Ministries launched a new 2-minute feature, Reset with Bonnie Sala, on January 4, 2021. Reset with Bonnie Sala shares truth...

NRB Welcomes Notion Digital as a Bronze Sponsor of NRB 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2021 Contact: Daniel Darling, Senior VP of Communications 202-543-0073 ddarling@nrb.org WASHINGTON (NRB) – NRB is...

Faith and Freedom Coalition Chairman Ralph Reed Joins NRB Board of Directors and President’s Council for Exclusive Zoom Call
On Wednesday, December 16, Faith and Freedom Coalition Chairman Ralph Reed joined NRB CEO Troy Miller, the NRB Board of Directors, and the NRB...

Courts Strike Down COVID-19 Restrictions That Discriminate Against Churches
What just happened? On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit unanimously ruled that Nevada COVID-19 restrictions...

Attorney General William Barr Resigns
On Monday evening, Dec. 14, President Trump announced Attorney General William Barr’s resignation. According to President Trump’s tweet, Barr is set...

ICEJ Mobilizes Christian Leaders against Anti-Semitism
Over recent weeks, the USA Branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem gathered over 400 pastors and Christian leaders for an...

Evangelical leaders respond to Biden’s appointment of Xavier Becerra to HHS
President-elect Joe Biden has indicated he will choose Xavier Becerra, Democratic attorney general of California, as his nominee for Secretary...

NRB Supports Senator Lee and PROMISE Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2020 Contact: Daniel Darling, Senior VP of Communications 202-543-0073 ddarling@nrb.org WASHINGTON (NRB) – On...

Senator Tim Scott Discusses Religious Liberty with NRB Leaders via Zoom
U.S. Senator Tim Scott and his team met with NRB leaders and members of the NRB President‘s Council on an exclusive Zoom video call on Tuesday....

3 Ways to Take Your Podcast to the Next Level
Casey Helmick, Chief Strategist for Dunham + Company, joined Dan Darling, Senior VP of Communications at NRB, for NRB Live on Wednesday, Dec. 2 to...

Giving Generously: NRB Member Organizations Continue to Provide Humanitarian Aid
As we enter this Christmas season, many nonprofits used this week’s Giving Tuesday movement as the initiation of their year-end-giving campaigns....

NRB Hosts Webinar Event to Highlight New Archaeological Discoveries and Updates on Travel to Israel
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, NRB hosted a webinar event with the Israel Ministry of Tourism and City of David Foundation to talk about travel to Israel and...

Joel Rosenberg Launches Two News Networks to Cover the Middle East
“I’m driven by my love for Christ and my love for Israel and my love for Israel’s neighbors,” said Joel Rosenberg, a New York Times...

Chairman Pai Announces Plans to Leave FCC
On Monday, November 30, Ajit Pai announced that he will leave his position as chair of the Federal Communications Commission on January 20. “It has...

Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Section 230 Reform
The Senate Judiciary Committee questioned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Tuesday on censorship of conservative content on...

ECFA Vice President Warren Bird Shares Insights and Research to Equip Leaders During COVID-19
On Tuesday, Nov. 17, NRB hosted a NRB Live webinar event with Warren Bird, Vice President of Research and Equipping at the Evangelical Council for...

MEDIAlliance International Hosts Online Event with Dr. Jack Graham and Governor Mike Huckabee
MEDIAlliance International went global in its recent online event to share the scope of the media training and encouragement ministry. “The Light...

Life Changing Radio Donates 6,000 Bibles to Persecuted Believers
Life Changing Radio, a New England based Christian Teaching-Talk network operating on 12 AM/FM frequencies, recently concluded a radio campaign with...

In Memoriam: Faith Leader Bishop Harry Jackson Jr.
Bishop Harry Jackson Jr., senior pastor at Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland and evangelical advisor to President Donald Trump, died on...

Digital communication continues to thrive during COVID-19
New data in a recent report from Dr. Joel W. Harder, founder and president of Oklahoma Capitol Culture, and Scott Klososky, founder and principal at...

Why Summit Church Chose Radio Ministry
On Monday, November 9, NRB hosted a NRB Live webinar event with pastor and author J.D. Greear and Moody Radio Manager of Programming Dan Craig. This...

NRB Urges the U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Religious Freedom in Fulton v. Philadelphia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2020 Contact: Elizabeth Bristow 202-849-8453 presscenter@nrb.org WASHINGTON (NRB) – The United States Supreme...

Charitable Giving Rebounds in the Second Quarter of 2020
A report from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) shows that despite the coronavirus pandemic and a decrease in charitable giving in...

Vision Africa holds its first Virtual Media Institute
Sam Ibeji sat in a makeshift classroom in Umuahia, Nigeria, transfixed as Dr. Chuck Pollak described the power of Christian radio, part of Vision...

NRB to Host NRB Live Programs and Member-Exclusive Webinars on Radio Ministry, Digital Fundraising, Financial Leadership, and Update on Travel to Israel
NRB will host a wide range of NRB Live programs and several member-exclusive webinars in the month of November. With topics including radio...

Paula Faris Confirmed to Speak at NRB 2021 Opening Session
Paula Faris, Emmy-Award winning journalist, author, and podcaster, is scheduled to speak on March 15, 2021, during the opening session of the NRB...

Faithlife Launches Latest Version of Logos Bible Software with New Features
On October 26, 2020, Faithlife, makers of integrated church technology products, released its highly anticipated new version of Logos Bible...

Big Tech Company MobileCause Pressed to Cease Reliance on SPLC ‘Hate Group’ List
The Pacific Justice Institute, representing Family Research Council (FRC), is pressing fundraising software company MobileCause to cease reliance on...

More People in the U.S. are Listening to Spoken Word Audio
According to a recent report from NPR and Edison research, people in the U.S. are spending 30% more time listening to spoken word audio than they...

2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP): Sunday, Nov. 1
On Sunday, November 1, Christ followers around the world will recognize the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) – a global...

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Says Commission Will Work to Clarify Section 230
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced Thursday that he intends to move forward with a rulemaking to clarify the meaning of...

NRB Co-Presenting Digital Media Con, Oct. 27-29
This month, NRB is co-presenting Digital Media Con, a three-day online event focusing exclusively on digital communications and marketing for...

45th Annual ICVM Crown Award Finalists to Be Announced at Storytellers Virtual Event; Winners at NRB 2021
For the first time, the International Christian Visual Media’s (ICVM) 45th annual Crown Awards will be split into two events: a nominee announcement...

SalemNOW.com Offers On-Demand Videos for Conservative, Faith-Based Audiences
When COVID-19 became a national emergency in March and forced theaters across the country to close, Salem Media Group rolled out its exclusive video...

‘Freedom Sunday’ Calls the Church to Be the Church Again
An increasing number of pastors across the nation are challenging the overreach of government authorities that are subjecting churches to...

John MacArthur to Pastors: ‘Open Your Church’
John MacArthur, Pastor-Teacher of Grace Community Church in California, is encouraging pastors across America to re-open their churches and Christ...

New Podcast from Ligonier Ministries Allows Listeners to Experience Life of Martin Luther 500 Years to the Day
Ligonier Ministries has launched a new podcast, Luther: In Real Time, that brings to life the drama that unfolded at the dawn of the Protestant...

NRB Members: Get Your New or Upcoming Books Featured in NRB Today for Free
If you are a member of NRB and have a book that was recently released or will be released in the next several months, let us know and we may be able...

Scam Alert: NRB Convention Attendees List and Hotel Reservations
Multiple companies have been contacting individuals and organizations claiming that they have the list of attendees for the NRB Christian Media...

Will Graham to Speak at NRB 2021 Closing Gala
Will Graham is scheduled to speak on March 18, 2021, during the Closing Gala at the NRB 2021 Christian Media Convention that will be held March...
Luis Palau Association to Host Online Pastors Gathering on Oct. 29 with Groeschel, Evans, Goff, Strobel, Platt, and Others
The Luis Palau Association is hosting a free online pastor’s gathering on October 29 in an effort to bring unique encouragement and support to...

Senator Leahy Makes False Claims Against Alliance Defending Freedom During Barrett Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2020 Contact: Elizabeth Bristow 202-849-8453 presscenter@nrb.org WASHINGTON (NRB) – During the second day of...

House Republicans Introduce ‘Protect Speech Act’ to Hold Big Tech Accountable
Dozens of Republican Members of the House Committee on the Judiciary have introduced a new bill to hold Big Tech companies accountable, fix Section...

NRB Praying for Speedy Recovery for President Trump, First Lady
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2020 Contact: Daniel Darling, Senior VP of Communications 202-543-0073 ddarling@nrb.org WASHINGTON (NRB) –...

The Voice of the Martyrs’ First Virtual VOM Advance Conference: Free, On Demand
The Voice of the Martyrs is making its first Virtual VOM Advance Conference available as a free, on-demand event online. The conference features...

Spring Arbor University Announces New Student Radio Station, The Arbor
Spring Arbor University (SAU) has launched a new student-hosted Christian radio station, 89.3 The Arbor, that will complement the school’s 106.9...

International Christian Embassy Jerusalem Celebrates 40th Anniversary
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.”...

California Court Says Pastor John MacArthur and Church Entitled to Trial
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge sided last week with Pastor John MacArthur and Grace Community Church, agreeing that they are entitled to a full...

Focus on the Family’s See Life 2020 Draws Tens of Thousands
Focus on the Family’s online See Life 2020 event garnered more than 170,000 views across multiple streaming services Saturday night and will...

Salem Media to Host First-Ever Virtual Pastor Appreciation Event Featuring Leading Names in Christian Teaching, Music
For more than two decades, Salem Media Group has hosted hundreds of live and in-person Pastor Appreciation events across the country. “Salem’s...

In Memoriam: Former NRB Staff Member, Magazine Editor Audrey Langdon
Audrey Langdon, who served as Public Relations Director for NRB and as an editor of the association’s monthly Religious Broadcasting magazine from...

Moody Bible Institute President Mark Jobe to Speak at Opening Session of NRB 2021 Convention in Texas
Dr. Mark Jobe, President of Moody Bible Institute, will speak at the Opening Session of the NRB 2021 Christian Media Convention taking place March...

Tens of Thousands Join Franklin Graham for Prayer March 2020 in Nation’s Capital
Franklin Graham, President and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, led tens of thousands of people from across...

NRB Urges Swift, Fair Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, calling her “one of the nation’s most...

NRB Applauds Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court; Urges Swift Confirmation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2020 Contact: Daniel Darling, Senior VP of Communications 202-543-0073 ddarling@nrb.org WASHINGTON (NRB) –...

NRB Prays for Family of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Supports Filling SCOTUS Vacancy Immediately
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2020 Contact: Daniel Darling, Senior VP of Communications 202-543-0073 ddarling@nrb.org WASHINGTON (NRB) – In...
Cuties Is Not Cute: DA:NCE Says Children Are Not Mini-Adults
By Mary Bawden Cuties, a new film on Netflix, features hypersexualized 10- and 11-year-old girls with dance themes that groom youngsters for...

15th Annual Values Voter Summit Will Be a Free, Virtual Event September 22-25
FRC Action’s Values Voter Summit (VVS) is going to be a free, four-night virtual event this year due to Washington, D.C.’s COVID-19 reopening...

Tyndale House’s Filament Bible Collection Brings Together Best of Print and Digital
With a growing number of people incorporating digital content into their study of Scripture, Tyndale House Publishers has launched a new collection...
Life Changing Radio Expands into Boston with Purchase of WILD 1090 AM
Blount Communications Group, which owns the Life Changing Radio Network, has entered into a LMA agreement to operate WILD 1090 AM as they wait for...

John Ankerberg Show Releases Free 40-Lesson Discipleship Series
Do you long to experience a deeper relationship with Jesus? Are you looking for a resource your church or ministry can use to help others grow in...

Samaritan’s Purse Celebrating 50 Years of Ministry – Helping in Jesus’ Name
It was in 1970 that Bob Pierce founded Samaritan’s Purse, guided by an impassioned prayer that he wrote in his Bible after visiting suffering...

Tony Evans to Preach at Worship Service During NRB 2021 Convention
Pastor, teacher, and author Dr. Tony Evans is scheduled to preach at the Worship Service that will take place the evening of Tuesday, March 16,...

Fellowship Bible Church Senior Pastor Crawford Loritts Announces Intention to Transition Leadership
Pastor Crawford Loritts shared a “bitter sweet” announcement Sunday with his church family at Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia, through...

Tyndale House CEO Mark Taylor to Retire after 47 Years; Will Retain Chairman Position
Tyndale House Ministries (THM) has announced that Chairman of the Board and CEO Mark Taylor will retire at the end of March 2021 after serving 47...

Harvest’s Cinematic Crusade Draws 17,000+ Professions of Faith Over Labor Day Weekend
More than 1.8 million people reportedly tuned in to Greg Laurie’s cinematic crusade, “A Rush of Hope,” over the Labor Day weekend, breaking...

John MacArthur, Grace Community Church Assemble Despite Preliminary Injunction
During the morning service at Grace Community Church this past Sunday, Pastor-Teacher John MacArthur addressed the question of why the Southern...

NRB Survey Shows COVID-19 ‘Next Steps’ for Association Members
NRB has conducted a survey of its members to get an idea of how organizations plan to move forward in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Of those...

Dr. Charles Stanley Steps Down as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Atlanta; Shifts Focus to In Touch
Dr. Charles Stanley announced that he is beginning a new season of life and stepping down as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta, where...

MobileCause Pulls Plug on Family Research Council One Hour Before Election Broadcast Event Over ‘Hate Group’ Label
Family Research Council (FRC) had its agreement with fundraising software company MobileCause terminated just one hour before one of its “Pray Vote...

Registration Now Open for NRB 2021 Christian Media Convention in Texas!
Registration for the world’s largest annual gathering of Christian media and ministry professionals is now open! A must-attend event for Christian...

Los Angeles County Terminating Parking Lot Lease Agreement with John MacArthur and Church
The County of Los Angeles is terminating a lease agreement for a large portion of Grace Community Church’s parking lot that has been in place since...

Watch Tortured for Christ –The Movie for FREE Online
For a limited time, Voice of the Martyr’s (VOM) award-winning film Tortured for Christ is available to view online for free. Filmed entirely in...

Josh Weiss Promoted to CEO of ARK Multicasting
Joshua Weiss, Chair of the NRB Church Media Standing Committee, has been promoted to CEO of ARK Multicasting Inc. after serving as an integral...

Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef Launches National Ad Campaign, ‘Finding True Peace’
Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef launched a new national ad campaign, “Finding True Peace,” on August 17 that will run through the end of...

2020 State of Theology Survey: Nearly 1 in 3 Evangelicals Say Jesus Was Not God
A new survey from the ministry of the late R.C. Sproul reveals that 52 percent of American adults believe Jesus was a great teacher and nothing...

STAR 99.1 FM Listeners Respond to the Crisis in Lebanon
Following the tragic explosion in Beirut last month and amid the on-going refugee crisis in Lebanon, WAWZ/New York (STAR 99.1) rallied its listeners...

Douglas Doran Promoted to President of NewLife Radio; Michael Shelley to VP
Joe Emert, Founder and Chairman of Life Radio Ministries and NewLife Radio in Griffin, Georgia, recently announced administrative changes for the...

2021 NRB Awards: Nominations Deadline Approaching
NRB is still accepting nominations for the 2021 Special Service & Media Awards, but not for long! Until 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, September 25,...

FEBC Celebrating 75 Years of Proclaiming Gospel
While attending Southern California Bible College, Bob Bowman and John Broger were given a vision for missionary radio that they shared with William...

Cru/Campus Crusade for Christ International Names Steve Sellers as New President
One of the world’s largest evangelism and discipleship ministries, Cru/Campus Crusade for Christ International, has announced that Steve Sellers...

NRB Members Providing Relief for Hurricane Laura Survivors
Hundreds of thousands of people are still without power and running water in parts of Louisiana and Texas that were hit hardest by Hurricane Laura...
Greg Laurie, Harvest to Livestream ‘Cinematic Crusade’ September 4-7
“A Rush of Hope,” a cinematic crusade from Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries will broadcast live on more than 100 streaming channels this Labor Day...

Major New Study on Charitable Giving Offers ‘Reassurance and Warning’ to Faith-Based Nonprofits
A major new study reveals “an overwhelming majority” of donors don’t expect COVID-19 will curtail their charitable giving for the rest of the year....

KSBJ Educational Foundation Announces Organizational Name Change to Hope Media Group
The media company behind the KSBJ radio station has announced an organizational name change. Formerly known as the KSBJ Educational Foundation, the...

Pacific Justice Institute to Host Free Streaming of Sexxx Ed: Let Parents Decide on August 21
The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is premiering its new documentary film, Sexxx ED: Let Parents Decide, for free, one-day-only streaming, on...

National Radio Day, August 20: A Look Back at the Early Days of Christian Broadcasting
When radio emerged as a public medium in the early 1920s, preachers were fascinated but cautious. Would it work? Would it last? Could a crackling,...

John MacArthur, Grace Community Church Stand Firm in Legal Battle Over LA County’s Ban on Indoor Worship Services
The County of Los Angeles has asked a California superior court to hold John MacArthur and his church in contempt after they held worship services...

NRB 2021 Convention: Speakers Announced, Schedule Available
NRB has begun rolling out the list of speakers who have confirmed their participation at the NRB 2021 Christian Media Convention taking place June...

LA County Court: John MacArthur’s Church Not Ordered to Halt Indoor Worship Services
The Los Angeles County Superior Court announced Thursday morning that there is no court order prohibiting Pastor John MacArthur and Grace Community...

Joni and Friends to Celebrate Broadcast of 10,000th Radio Program on August 28
In 1981, ministry leader Joni Eareckson Tada was in bed all summer healing pressure sores that come with being a quadriplegic since breaking her...

‘Philadelphia Statement’ Urges All Americans to Embrace Free Speech, Resist Cancel Culture
More than 40 prominent scholars, freedom advocates, and policy experts released a public statement Tuesday affirming the necessity of free speech...

John MacArthur Makes Biblical Case for the Church’s Duty to Remain Open
In response to the recent state order requiring churches in California to limit or suspend all meetings indefinitely, John MacArthur, pastor-teacher...
DJKM Pulpit Survey: Churchgoers Want Pastors to Tackle Tough Moral, Cultural Issues
A survey conducted by D. James Kennedy Ministries (DJKM) among its friends and supporters found that respondents, by overwhelming margins, want...

New Job? New Title? New Company? Update Your Profile!
If you’ve attended an NRB Christian Media Convention, you’re in our system. To check what information we have for you, simply go to my.nrb.org and...

Support for Local Radio Freedom Act Surpasses Majority in the House
Following another push by NRB in early June, the Local Radio Freedom Act (H.Con.Res.20; S.Con.Res.5) now has the bipartisan support of 223 Members...

FCC Commissioner Carr Discusses Future of Broadcasting with NRB Leaders via Zoom
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr spoke with leaders of NRB on an exclusive Zoom video call Tuesday about the future of religious broadcasting and the...

NRB 2021 Exhibit Space Available! Get Yours Now!
Want to strategically showcase your company or ministry in front of thousands of decision-makers in an ever-growing industry? Then consider...

Reach Thousands at NRB 2021: Sponsorship, Promotional Opportunities Available!
NRB’s annual Christian Media Convention represents the world’s largest gathering of Christian communicators and offers organizations unique...

Host an Event, Reserve Space for Your Organization at NRB 2021!
Do you or your organization want a private space to hold receptions, meetings, interviews, screenings, or other events during the NRB 2021 Christian...

2021 NRB Awards: Nomination Window Now Open!
NRB is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 NRB Special Service & Media Awards and will be doing so until September 25, 2020. A...

Greg Laurie: Upcoming Harvest Crusade Will Be ‘Cinematic Crusade’
Last year, Greg Laurie’s SoCal Harvest celebrated its 30th anniversary of holding evangelistic crusades in Southern California. This year, Laurie...

Focus on the Family Announces ‘See Life 2020’ Event, #LoveEveryHeartbeat Movement
Focus on the Family has changed its five-city ALIVE 2020 event to an online program that will premiere on September 26. The new event, See Life...

ICEJ USA Offering Free Booklet on Anti-Semitism to Educate, Mobilize Christians
The U.S. branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) has produced a new resource to help the Christian community better...

KCBI Listeners Donate 10,000 Pounds of Food to Help Neighbors in Need
Listeners of 90.9 KCBI participated in the radio station’s Feed Your Neighbor Outreach and donated a total of 10,000 pounds of food as well as 6,000...

2021 NRB Awards: Submissions Window Opens July 20, 2020!
NRB will soon be accepting nominations for the 2021 NRB Special Service and Media Awards. From July 20 until September 25, 2020, NRB members will be...

NRB Member Responses to COVID-19 Crisis Ongoing Across the Globe
Efforts by NRB members to help those suffering from the COVID-19 crisis are still ongoing – especially around the world. In addition to its work in...

Pacific Justice Institute Appeals Court Decision Allowing Calif. City to Restrict Downtown Churches
Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is appealing the decision of a federal court in the San Francisco Bay Area that determined churches do not...

SCOTUS Rules 7-2 in Favor of Exemption for Employers Opposed to Contraceptives Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of exemptions that were provided to employers with religious or moral objections to the contraceptives...

SCOTUS Rules 7-2 Against Gov’t Interference in Faith-Based Groups’ Employment Decisions
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that two faith-based schools could not be sued by their former employees over their termination of employment...
Religious Schools Win in Latest SCOTUS Decision
By Katherine Johnson After a few recent disappointing decisions, the Supreme Court delivered a win today for religious liberty, religious schools,...

SCOTUS Rules 5-4 Against Montana Scholarship Program’s Prohibitions on Religious Schools, Individuals
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that an administrative rule to a Montana state tax-credit scholarship program violated the Free Exercise Clause...

Supreme Court Rules 5-4 Against Louisiana Law to Protect Women Seeking Abortions
The Supreme Court narrowly struck down Louisiana’s law requiring abortionists to hold admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, issuing a 5-4...

NRB Invites Christian Leaders to Join Its President’s Council
NRB has been building a select group of executives who wish to bolster the public policy work of the association through additional commitments of...
D. James Kennedy Ministries Hosting Weekly Facebook Live Broadcast Thursdays at 7PM ET
Each Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, D. James Kennedy Ministries’ Dr. Frank Wright and John Rabe are hosting “Why Do You Believe...

NRB Announces Timeline for 2021 Special Service and Media Awards
NRB has announced the timeline for the 2021 NRB Special Service and Media Awards. The NRB Awards program is designed to encourage excellence in...

Day of the Christian Martyr on June 29
On June 29 – a date when churches have historically observed the martyrdoms of the Apostle Paul and Apostle Peter – The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM)...

Bipartisan Group Introduces Bill Expanding Federal Tax Deduction for Charitable Giving
Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)...

Moody Church Embraces New Senior Pastor Via Zoom
The Moody Church congregation hired their next Senior Pastor, Philip Miller, formerly of Westwood Baptist Church in Olympia, Washington, via a Zoom...

U.S. State Department Releases 2019 Report on International Religious Freedom
The U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Religious Freedom released its 2019 Report on International Religious Freedom earlier this...

SCOTUS Adds Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity to Civil Rights Act with 6-3 Ruling
Under the U.S. Constitution’s separation of powers, the responsibility to amend legislation belongs to Congress and the President in the legislative...
Supreme Court Delivers a Troubling Decision Against Harris Funeral Homes
By Sarah Kramer Americans should be able to rely on what the law says. Unfortunately, it seems the U.S. Supreme Court does not agree. Today, the...
Families and Charitable Organizations, The Foundation of American Society
By Connor Semelsberger, MPP Churches and other charitable organizations have been on the front lines of the coronavirus response. A few examples are...

Free Digital Ministry Conference: 40+ Speakers Covering Timely, Timeless Topics June 17-18
In a post-COVID-19 world, everything is changing rapidly. Digital awareness has moved to the forefront of organizations’ priorities, and everyone is...

In Memoriam: Clair Miller, Founder of Strong Tower Christian Media
Clair D. Miller, who spent 50 years of his life in broadcasting, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on June 2 after a yearlong battle with cancer....

Michael Youssef Launches Farsi-Language Gospel Television Broadcast into Iran
Dr. Michael Youssef, Founder and President of Leading The Way Ministries, has launched a new Farsi-language version of his Leading The Way...

Givers at National Christian Foundation Mobilize $196 Million for Charities
Thousands of givers at the National Christian Foundation (NCF) are stepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing assistance when churches and...

Moody Publishers Releases Quick-Read Books from Eight Authors Relating to Pandemic Crisis and Beyond
Moody Publishers has announced the publication of eight new quick-read books that address issues that have surfaced during the COVID 19 pandemic,...

NRB Members Respond to Killing of George Floyd, Protests, and Racism
NRB and its members have been responding to the murder of George Floyd, the protests that have erupted around the nation and the world in the days...

NRB Music License Committee Restates Case Against Performance Fees
Scott Hunter, the Executive Director of NRB’s Music License Committee (NRBMLC), testified last week before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on...

NRB Congratulates 2020 CMB Award Winners
The Christian Music Broadcasters (CMB) announced the recipients of its 2020 awards on Tuesday during its virtual Momentum 2020 conference. The...

NRB Invites Christian Leaders to Join Its President’s Council
NRB has been building a select group of executives who wish to bolster the public policy work of the association through additional commitments of...

NRB Hosts Online Prayer Event with Charles Stanley, Kay Arthur, Tony Evans, and James Lankford
NRB hosted a special online prayer event ahead of the Memorial Day weekend to intercede on behalf of communities, the nation, and all those who have...

Daniel Enns Announced as New President of Reach Beyond
Missionary-sending organization Reach Beyond welcomed Daniel Enns as its ninth president earlier this month as it approaches its 90th year of...

Grammy-Winning Christian Music Artist Mac Powell Joins Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef
Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef has announced the addition of Grammy-winning artist Mac Powell to its global ministry team. An Atlanta...
COVID-19 Steps Up to a Hot Microphone
By Joshua Gilmore As a kid growing up in the late ’80s and early ’90s, it was pretty common during live assemblies (award ceremonies,...

Save the Dates for NRB’s 2021 Convention: June 21-24 in Grapevine, Texas
Planning is already underway for the 2021 Convention at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. If you haven’t...

Religious Leaders Calling for Congress to Protect Houses of Worship as They Reopen
Most states have begun to ease restrictions on businesses and social activity after weeks of lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19. And while...

Member Spotlight: Trace & Beth Embry
Trace and Beth Embry are the Founders and Directors of Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA), a licensed Christ-centered, therapeutic wilderness-style...

U.S. Senators Urge Leadership to Consider Nonprofits, Churches in Next Relief Proposal
Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Angus King (I-Maine) sent a bipartisan letter last week to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and...

Michael Martin Becomes ECFA President; Dan Busby Transitions to President Emeritus
Michael Martin officially took the helm at the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) as its seventh President on May 1. Dan Busby,...

Israel Begins First Phases in Opening
The world we are living in today is ever changing. We are living through historic times as we learn to negotiate a new normal with the impact of the...

K-LOVE, Air 1 Parent Company EMF Launches AccessMore Platform for Faith-Focused Podcasts
Educational Media Foundation (EMF) – parent company of K-LOVE, Air1, and WTA Media – is taking a step in a new direction with the May 18 launch of...

Max Greiner’s ‘Lion of Judah’ Monument Installed in Israel
A 1,134-pound, 11-foot long bronze lion sculpture valued at more than $100,000 has been installed in the Bloomfield Garden, one of the largest parks...

Supreme Court Hears Employment Discrimination Cases Against Religious Organizations
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments over the phone Monday in the consolidated cases of two faith-based schools sued by former employees...

FRC Documents Gov’t Restrictions of Religious Freedom During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Government social distancing mandates to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) have also restricted the free exercise of religion, and NRB...

2020 National Day of Prayer on May 7; Will Graham to Serve as Co-Host
On Thursday, May 7, millions across the nation will be taking time out of their daily schedules to intercede on behalf of their communities, their...

Insight for Living Ministries: 40 Years of Bible Teaching on the Air
For more than four decades, Insight for Living Ministries has been teaching the truths of Scripture and presenting a message of genuine hope and...

Want to Be Featured in NRB’s Newsletter (to 14,000+ Subscribers) for Free?
NRB is soliciting descriptions and stories about its members to be featured in the association’s award-winning bi-weekly e-newsletter, NRB Today,...

#GivingTuesdayNow: Day of Global Action for Giving, Unity in Response to COVID-19
The movement behind #GivingTuesday has launched #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving in response to the unprecedented needs caused by COVID-19....

NRB Survey Shows Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on Association Members
NRB has conducted a survey of its members to get a clearer picture of how organizations are doing during the COVID-19 crisis. Of those who...

NRB Releases COVID-19 PSAs for Radio, Web, Podcasts
In conjunction with the CDC, NRB has produced two PSAs – one 15 seconds long and one 30 seconds long – for its members to use to encourage their...

NRB Congratulates 2020 CMB Station of the Year Awards Finalists
NRB congratulates the radio stations that were recently announced as finalists for the Christian Music Broadcasters’ (CMB) 2020 Station of the Year...

Tornado Outbreak Slashes Through South; Relief Efforts Underway
A tornado outbreak that cut across the South on Sunday and Monday destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and left at least 33 dead and numerous...

Bott Radio Honors Core Christianity with New Broadcast Ministry of the Year Award
Bott Radio Network (BRN) honored the Core Christianity broadcast with its New Broadcast Ministry of the Year Award at its annual NRB Celebration...

Christian Ministries, Broadcasters Step Up Despite COVID-19 Challenges
As the world continues to wrestle with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, NRB’s members continue to play an important role during this...

NRB Welcomes Newly Elected, Re-Elected Standing Committee Members for 2020
NRB has released this year’s list of members and chairs for NRB’s Standing Committees – several of whom were nominated and elected for the first...

Rick Warren to Host Global Easter Prayer Gathering for Church Leaders
Pastor Rick and Kay Warren of Saddleback Community Church in Lake Forest, California, will be hosting an unprecedented digital Global Easter Pastor...

CARES Act Offers Relief for Nonprofits Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday and signed into law later in...

Veteran Broadcaster ‘Schooled’ By Zealous Sacrifice to Share the Gospel
By Wayne Shepherd, Far East Broadcasting Board Member After nearly five decades of serving in Christian radio, logging thousands of hours on the...

John MacArthur, David Jeremiah Receive NRB President’s Award
Dr. John MacArthur, Chairman and Featured Teacher of Grace to You, and Dr. David Jeremiah, Founder of Turning Point, both received the 2020 NRB...

2020 Winners of iNRB’s 24-Hour Audio, News, Film Competitions Announced
Winners of the 24-Hour Audio, News, and Film Challenges were announced recently and recognized for producing the best audio, news, and film pieces,...

2020 iNRB Student Production Award Winners Announced
NRB is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 iNRB Student Awards. The Intercollegiate National Religious Broadcasters (iNRB) comprises...

90.9 KCBI Honors the Ministry of Leading The Way
90.9 KCBI honored Dr. Michael Youssef, Founder/President of Leading The Way, with its Ministry Impact Award last month at its annual Ministry Impact...

Presidential Prayer Team Announces Launch of Pray First Radio Network
The Presidential Prayer Team has launched its first radio feature from the Pray First Radio Network. Health and Prayer is a free daily 2-minute...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources, Responses, and Prayers
While much of the nation hunkers down to “flatten the curve” of the coronavirus’s (COVID-19) spread, NRB members are offering encouragement,...

BGEA’s Ken Barun, Salem’s David Santrella Honored with ‘Eye to Zion’ Award
Ken Barun, Executive Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), and David Santrella, President of Broadcast Media for Salem...

Anne Graham Lotz Closes NRB 2020 with Holy Spirit Reminders
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (NRB) – Anne Graham Lotz spoke on the Holy Spirit during the Closing Gala Dinner at the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention in...

Max Greiner’s ‘Lion of Judah’ to Be Installed in Jerusalem
The City of Jerusalem has accepted a 1,134-pound, 11-foot long bronze lion sculpture from artist and NRB member Max Greiner, Jr., and plans to...

Blackburn, Huckabee Highlight NRB’s Vital Role Amid Threats to Society
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (NRB) – Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R.-Tenn.) and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee spoke of the vital role NRB plays in the fight...

NFL Legend Ben Watson Talks about Christian Media’s Role in Culture
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (NRB) – Super Bowl champion and NFL legend Ben Watson spoke about the role Christian media leaders need to play in the culture...

Lois Evans Honored by Christian Communicators; She Left ‘Indelible Mark’ on NRB
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (NRB) – The world’s pre-eminent association of Christian communicators honored the memory of the late Dr. Lois Evans during its...

Relief, Recovery Underway in Aftermath of Nashville Tornadoes
Recovery and relief efforts are underway after two powerful tornadoes devastated Middle Tennessee early Tuesday morning, resulting in widespread...

Thousands of Christian Ministry, Media Professionals Gather for NRB 2020 Convention
Christian communicators from across the nation and around the world gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, February 25-28 for the NRB 2020 Christian...

NRB 2020 Convention Audio Available Now
Did you miss the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention held last month at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee?...

Andrew Brunson at NRB 2020: He Is Worthy, and He Is Worth It
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (NRB) – Pastor Andrew Brunson spoke on remaining faithful amid suffering during the Great Commission Forum at the NRB 2020...

Millennials Suffering from Narcissism, Need Truth, Stuckey Says
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (NRB) – Millennials are suffering from the narcissistic worldview fed to them by professors, social media influencers, and even...

First Amendment Panel at NRB 2020 Addresses Faith and Freedom Dilemmas
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (NRB) – A panel of experts at the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention addressed how the First Amendment should be applied to...

NRB Honors Israel at Convention; Bauer Laments Rise of Anti-Semitism
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (NRB) – During a breakfast to honor Israel at the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention, Gary Bauer said anti-Semitism, an...

Barr Lauds Christian Media at NRB 2020 Convention
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (NRB) – U.S. Attorney General William Barr spoke at the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, on...

DeVos, Sekulow Cite Religious Liberty Gains at NRB 2020
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (NRB) – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Jordan Sekulow, Executive Director of the American Center for Law and...

Press Conferences Scheduled for NRB 2020
Press conferences will be held daily by various groups during the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Below is a...

Last Call for NRB 2020!
If you still haven’t registered for NRB 2020, it’s not too late! You can still register on site starting from 8 a.m. on Monday, February 24, and...

Attending NRB 2020? Download the Official Convention App
With thousands of attendees, more than 80 speakers, and dozens of sessions and exhibitors, the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention in Nashville,...

Convention Extras: Screenings at NRB 2020
For the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, we’ve brought together more than 80 speakers and insightful sessions, dozens of...

NRB to Host Panel on Religious Liberty Struggles at 2020 Convention in Nashville
How should the First Amendment handle divergent, and sometimes clashing, religious faiths in America? Is radical secularism undercutting our...

Want to Know Who Is Available for Interview at NRB 2020?
If you’re looking to interview some of the Christian leaders, authors, speakers, and artists who will be attending NRB 2020, have we got a list for...

KCBI Kicks Off ‘Year of 20,000 Bibles’ with Local Outreach; Exceeds 1,000 Bibles Goal
All 1,000 Bibles that 90.9 KCBI had set aside for its annual Day of 1,000 Bibles were snapped up within the first hour of the outreach last month....

NRB 2020 Program Book Now Available to Download
Get an early start on your daily plans for the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, by downloading the PDF version of the...

Another Reason to Attend NRB 2020: Hundreds of Resources, Tools, and Services
With dozens of vendors each year showcasing their products and services, the Exposition at the NRB Christian Media Convention is the largest...

NRB to Host Breakfast to Honor Israel at 2020 Convention in Nashville
NRB will host a special, complimentary breakfast event in honor of Israel at the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee....

Dan Celia’s Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries Launches FISM.TV Network, ‘Outspoken’ Show for Women
The Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries (FISM), led by nationally syndicated host and biblical investing authority Dan Celia, has launched...

Nominees Announced for 28th Annual Movieguide Awards
Movieguide has announced its nominees for the 28th Annual Movieguide Awards and Report to the Entertainment Industry. “Each of these movies...

A Nation Remembers to Air on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27
The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27 — the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau — as International Holocaust...

Reason #3 to Attend NRB 2020: Exposure and More Exposure
Your terrific organization, idea, product, service, book, or film needs a special ingredient in the publicity, promotion, and distribution process:...

New to NRB 2020: Expo Plus Pass
If you’ve attended NRB’s annual Christian Media Convention in the past, you most likely registered for the full Convention or for the Exposition...

Praying for Christians Persecuted Around the World? Voice of the Martyrs Has a Tool to Help You
The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) has released its updated 2020 Global Prayer Guide, listing the world’s most restricted nations and hostile areas...

Anne Graham Lotz to Speak at NRB 2020 Closing Gala
Anne Graham Lotz is scheduled to speak at the Closing Gala on February 28 during the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention that will be held February...

Mike Huckabee, Marsha Blackburn to Discuss Religious Freedom at NRB 2020
The Honorable Gov. Mike Huckabee and Sen. Marsha Blackburn will speak on the topic of religious freedom during the NRB 2020 Christian Media...

Jay Sekulow to Speak at NRB 2020 Convention in Nashville
Dr. Jay Sekulow will speak at the Morning Forum on February 26 during the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention that will be held February 25-28 in...

Learn How to Advance in Media, Ministry, and More at NRB 2020!
One of the most important investments you can make in 2020 is to make the most of the information you already have – and fill in whatever gaps...

Christian Filmmakers, Writers: Pitch Your Project or Story to Distributors at NRB 2020!
Do you have a completed film or video project? A screenplay you’d like to see made into a movie? A book you think would make a great movie?...

Christian TV Showcase at NRB 2020: Call for Entries
The TV Showcase will return for the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention and is now accepting entries. This event is designed to showcase programs...

Available Now: Radio and Video PSAs to Tell Others About NRB 2020
Help us get the word out about the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention that will be taking place February 25-28 in Nashville, Tennessee! Tell your...

In Memoriam: Dr. Lois Evans, Co-Founder of The Urban Alternative
Long-time NRB member Dr. Lois Evans, who co-founded The Urban Alternative with her husband, Dr. Tony Evans, went to be with the Lord on December 30,...

NRB’s Top 10 Stories of 2018
As 2018 draws to a close — and we look forward to 2019, in which we will celebrate the 75th anniversary of National Religious Broadcasters — we have...

Time Is Running Out to Save Up to $200 on Proclaim 19 Convention Registration
Monday, December 31, is the last day to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration rates for Proclaim 19, the NRB International Christian Media...

Post Your Job Openings, Resumes in Front of Thousands at Proclaim 19!
Does your organization have openings that need to be filled? Do you want more candidates to apply for a key position? The Job Board at Proclaim 19,...

Wait No More Celebrates 10 Years of Inspiring Families to Prepare Hearts, Homes for Kids in Foster Care
Last month, Focus on the Family marked the 10th anniversary of its first-ever Wait No More event, which encourages prospective foster and adoptive...

Great Commission Forum to Gather, Inspire Ministries Reaching Outside U.S.
NRB’s 2020 Great Commission Forum will be held on the first day of the four-day NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee....

DeVon Franklin to Discuss ‘Future of Christian Film’ at NRB 2020 in Nashville
Award-winning film and TV producer DeVon Franklin will speak during a panel session on “The Future of Christian Film” at the NRB 2020...

“Unplanned” Actress Ashley Bratcher to Discuss ‘Being Christian in Hollywood’ at NRB 2020
Actress and producer Ashley Bratcher will speak during a special panel session on “Being Christian in Hollywood (and in the secular world)” at the...

Press Conferences: Want to Hold a Press Conference at NRB 2020?
Press conferences will be held during the week of the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, and one 30-minute time slot for a...

Top Reason to Attend NRB 2020: Strategic Networking!
When it comes to strategic networking opportunities for Christian media and ministry professionals, NRB’s Christian Media Convention is...

Find Christmas Gifts … that Change Lives
With Christmas fast approaching, millions of people will be scouring stores and websites for gifts for their loved ones. And while this time of the...

Register by February 22 for Discounted Rates on NRB 2020 Convention
If you missed the early bird registration deadline for the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention, don’t worry; there’s another opportunity for you to...

NRB: Defending, Protecting, Advocating
You may have noticed that for some time our United States Congress – and particularly the House of Representatives – has been locked in a rugby-like...

Planning to Attend NRB 2020? Reserve Your Hotel Room by January 17!
The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee – site of the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention – is filling up...

Post Your Job Openings, Resumes in Front of Thousands at NRB 2020!
Does your organization have openings that need to be filled? Do you want more candidates to apply for a key position? The Job Board at the NRB 2020...

Freed Pastor Andrew Brunson to Speak at NRB 2020 in Nashville
Andrew Brunson, the American pastor who suffered for his faith in a Turkish prison for nearly two years before his release late last year, will...

Harvest House Publishers Celebrates 45th Anniversary
Harvest House Publishers celebrated its 45th anniversary last month, marking the historic moment with a staff celebration. In remarks to the team,...

Bigotry and the Letter of the Law
This September was an anniversary of sorts. It marked 24 years since a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in New York. The...

Time Is Running Out to Get Best Rates for NRB 2020 Convention
Friday, November 15, is the last day to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration rates for the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention taking place...

Screen Your Film at NRB 2020 to Reach Christian Media Leaders
The annual NRB Christian Media Convention is a one-stop venue for thousands of Christian communicators to network, learn, and showcase. And among...

Save the Date: 2020 NRB Annual Membership Meeting – February 25
All members of NRB have the duty and privilege of participating in the association’s Annual Membership Meeting. The next Annual NRB Membership...

NRB 2020 Convention: Speakers Announced, Early Bird Rates Available Until Nov. 15
NRB has begun rolling out the list of speakers who have confirmed their participation at the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention taking place...

Tornado Outbreak Devastates North Texas Communities
Many families in North Texas are still struggling after nearly a dozen tornadoes devastated their communities last week, ripping up hundreds of...

Betsy DeVos Recognized as 2019 D. James Kennedy Distinguished Christian Statesman
The D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship presented its 2019 Distinguished Christian Statesman Award to U.S. Secretary of Education...

Slicing Free Speech Too Thinly
I have been following Facebook founder and chief Mark Zuckerberg’s recent statements about free speech, both in his recent testimony before the...

Tens of Thousands Join VOM in Demanding Release of Kidnapped Pastor in Malaysia
The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM), a nonprofit organization serving persecuted Christians since 1967, is rallying Christians around the world to sign a...

Don’t Miss Early Bird Rates for NRB 2020; Register by Nov. 15!
The early bird special rates for the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, expire in less than a month — at 11:59 ET on...

President Trump Addresses Values Voter Summit 2019; Andrew Brunson Honored
President Donald Trump addressed the Family Research Council’s (FRC) 14th annual Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C., last week, marking his...

Transgender Rights: Redefining the Job of Courts?
Last week the Supreme Court heard arguments in R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. v. EEOC, a case where a Christian funeral home was sued...

David Jeremiah’s Turning Point Ministries Launches Digital Series for College Students, Young Adults
Turning Point Ministries recently announced the launch of its newest brand, Passages, a fast-paced digital series hosted by David Todd Jeremiah, the...

2019 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP): Sunday, Nov. 3
On Sunday, November 3, Christ followers around the world will recognize the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) – a global...

Salem Radio Network to Broadcast 2020 Presidential, Vice Presidential Debates
Salem Radio Network’s 24/7 news services SRN News and Townhall News recently announced that they will provide live broadcast coverage of the 2020...

Andrew Palau, 405 Churches Reach 37,000+ Through CityFest Campaign in East Texas
After years of preparation and prayer, thousands of followers of Jesus and hundreds of churches throughout East Texas came together earlier this...

Host an Event, Reserve Space for Your Organization at NRB 2020!
Do you or your organization want a private space to hold receptions, meetings, interviews, screenings, or other events during the NRB 2020 Christian...

NRB Milestone Award Honors Members Serving for 50+ Years
NRB members who have achieved 50 years or more of exemplary service are eligible to be considered for the NRB Milestone Award. Through the years,...

Here Come the Free Speech Punishers
Members on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee recently suggested that a number of nonprofit groups – including some organizations that are...

NRB 2020 Exhibit Space Available! Get Yours Now!
Want to place your company or ministry in front of thousands of decision-makers in an ever-growing industry? Then consider exhibiting at the NRB...

Draw Attention at NRB 2020! Sponsorship, Promotional Opportunities Available
NRB’s annual Christian Media Convention represents the world’s largest gathering of Christian communicators, and offers organizations unique...

Senegal Welcomes Mercy Ships’ Africa Mercy
Senegal’s Port of Dakar welcomed its second hospital ship from Texas-based Mercy Ships last month when the Africa Mercy, the largest charity-run...

Early Bird Rates for NRB 2020 Convention Available Until November 15
Registration is open for the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention taking place February 25-28, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee. But to take advantage...

NRB Congratulates 2019 CMB Award Winners
The Christian Music Broadcasters (CMB) announced the recipients of its 2019 awards last week during a special webcast. Among the winners were NRB...

#BringYourBible to School Day 2019: October 3
Hundreds of thousands of students across the United States will celebrate religious freedom and share God’s love with their friends as they join the...

Gary Wilkerson, President of World Challenge, Launches Daily Radio Program
World Challenge President Gary Wilkerson – whose ministry is behind The Cross and the Switchblade, Times Square Church, and Teen Challenge – has...

Stretching the First Amendment to the Breaking Point
I have been following for years the legal campaign by atheists to secure a place in the pantheon of America’s “protected rights.” This one, however,...

2020 NRB Media Awards: Deadline Extended
The last day to nominate individuals and/or organizations for the 2020 NRB Media Awards is now September 20, 2019. Until then, all NRB members are...

Reserve Your Hotel for NRB 2020 Through NRB for Best Rates!
Unauthorized outside agencies have been attempting to contact registered and potential NRB Convention attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors, claiming...

Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts Underway in Hard-Hit Bahamas
Recovery and relief efforts are underway in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, which hit the Bahamas on Sunday as the strongest storm ever to make...

Family Life Receives Sixth Four-Star Rating
Family Life Ministries in Bath, New York, has earned its sixth four-star rating from Charity Navigator since 2013. This annual rating is given to...

Kendrick Brothers’ New Film, Overcomer, in Theaters on August 23
Overcomer, an inspirational new sports drama from Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the creators of War Room, releases in theaters across North America...

Pro-Life Movie “Unplanned” Releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Digital
The controversial pro-life movie Unplanned is now available on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital formats, bringing the transformational story of former...

Post Job Openings on NRB.org and NRB Today
Are you and your organization looking to hire someone to fill a key position? Want to notify hundreds of potential candidates who are connected to...

2020 NRB Media Awards: Nominations Deadline Approaching
NRB is still accepting nominations for the 2020 Annual Media Awards, but not for long. Until 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 31, 2019, all NRB...

90.9 KCBI Receives 2019 Bonner McLane Public Service Award
The Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) has honored 90.9 KCBI, Dallas, and its volunteers with the 2019 Bonner McLane Public Service Award in...

Why Google Matters
Project Veritas has now released its interview with Google insider Zachary Vorhies, who has backed up his claims about Google’s political bias...

Registration Now Open for NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention
Registration for the world’s largest annual gathering of Christian media and ministry professionals is now open, and if you register by November 15,...

“Palau the Movie” Releases Digitally on iTunes, Amazon
Palau the Movie, the feature film based on the life of evangelist Luis Palau, is now available digitally on iTunes and Amazon, and will have its DVD...

Hard Questions about Hate Speech and Homicide
The terrible shooting rampages in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, ought to send us to our knees in prayer for the survivors and for the grieving...

NRB Staffers, Past and Present, Celebrate Retirement of Anne Dunlap
On Friday, August 2, NRB staff members – past and present – in the D.C.-metro area gathered to celebrate the retirement of Anne Dunlap, who served...

Greg Laurie to Host 30th Annual SoCal Harvest Crusade in Anaheim, August 23-25
Greg Laurie, bestselling author and senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship of California and Hawaii, will host his 30th annual SoCal Harvest...

North Greenville, Oral Roberts among Best Online Christian Colleges in Nation
Best Colleges, an online source for students in making informed decisions in finding the best school and degree program, has named their top...

KSBJ Expands Coverage to Reach Seven Million
The Texas-based KSBJ Educational Foundation has expanded its radio coverage to include Livingston at 92.3 FM and Beaumont at 99.9 FM, and now...

“Breakthrough” Movie Now Available on Digital, Blu-ray, and DVD
Faith-based flick Breakthrough, which was screened at the 2019 NRB Convention before its April 17 release in theaters, is now available on Digital...

K-LOVE, Air1 Parent Company EMF Names Bill Reeves CEO
After an extensive national search, Educational Media Foundation (EMF) — parent company of the K-LOVE and Air1 contemporary Christian radio networks...

2020 NRB Media Awards: Nomination Window Now Open!
NRB is currently accepting nominations for the 2020 Annual Media Awards and will be doing so until August 31, 2019. A long-standing hallmark of NRB,...

Yes, Washington is Listening
When I sent a legal memo over to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on October 15, 2008, with a modest proposal for a rule change, I had no...

Request for Digital Media Speakers for NRB 2020
The NRB Digital Media Standing Committee is calling for speaking proposals for digital media topics during the NRB 2020 Christian Media Convention...

NRB Congratulates 2019 CMB Station of the Year Awards Finalists
NRB congratulates the four member radio stations that were recently announced as finalists for the Christian Music Broadcasters’ (CMB) 2019 Station...

Hundreds of Native Young People Impacted at Warrior Leadership Summit 2019
Hundreds of Native American young people representing 62 Native American tribes gathered earlier this month from across North America for a...

Sheriff Needed for Silicon Valley’s Wild West Censorship?
A book written by NRB member Anne Paulk, who heads the Christian ministry Restored Hope Network, has been stripped off of Amazon’s popular book...

Scam Alert: NRB Convention Attendees List and Hotel Reservations
Multiple companies have been contacting individuals and organizations that might be interested in receiving a copy of the attendee list from the...

Let NRB and MultiView Help You Reach Christian Communicators!
NRB works together with its publishing partner, MultiView, to help you get in front of potential clients, partners, and supporters. Opportunities...

State Department Releases New International Religious Freedom Report
The U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Religious Freedom released its 2018 Report on International Religious Freedom ahead of its...

2020 NRB Media Awards: Nominations Window Opens July 15, 2019
NRB will soon be accepting nominations for the 2020 NRB Media Awards. From July 15 until August 31, 2019, NRB members will be invited to nominate...

Luis, Andrew Palau Share Gospel with Thousands of People through Festival in Madrid, Spain
At the invitation of hundreds of churches and thousands of Christians in Spain, the Luis Palau Association shared the Good News of Jesus Christ in...

Doors Opened and Closed
On Tuesday, a subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee grilled media experts about potential antitrust damage that big technology platforms...

First Audio Bible Recorded Entirely with Women’s Voices Now Available to Download
NRB members Ann White and Phil Cooke have launched the “Courage for Life Audio Bible” – the first audio Bible recorded entirely with women’s voices...

K-LOVE Hosts Seventh Annual Fan Awards
K-LOVE held its seventh annual fan-voted awards show at Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry House on Sunday, June 2, welcoming some of Christian...

Guidelines Helps Plant New Radio Station in Mongolia
Guidelines International Ministries has partnered with the Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) Mongolia to help establish an FEBC Family Radio...

“Kingdom Men Rising” – Digital Pass Streaming Event Available Until July 15
Kingdom Men Rising, produced by Tony Evans Films and LifeWay Films, is now available to stream through LifeWay’s Digital Pass streaming service from...

Opportunities and Adversaries
I am sure that most Christian communicators regularly review, as I do, the treatment we receive across the media landscape. Since the explosion of...

Special Day of Prayer for the President Called for Sunday, June 2
More than 250 U.S. Christian leaders are calling upon fellow followers of Christ across the nation to set aside Sunday, June 2, as a special day of...

UN General Assembly Proclaims August 22 International Day for Victims of Violence Based on Religion, Other Beliefs
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming August 22 as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based...

NRB Member Spotlight: Phil Cooke
If you have a powerful message or story that could influence the world, Phil Cooke – media producer, leadership consultant, and author – will teach...

20,000 Pro-Lifers Rally in Times Square for ‘Alive from New York’
Nearly 20,000 people packed into New York City’s Times Square earlier this month for “Alive from New York,” a pro-life celebration organized by...

A Most Uncivil Law is Coming
A vote in the House of Representatives could come as early as this Thursday on H.R. 5, the contentious bill that would place nearly all Christian...

John Milton Project: Back to the Future for NRB
This is the announcement I couldn’t wait to share with you: here at NRB we are reviving the John Milton Project for Free Speech, the pioneering...

Ambassador Advertising Agency Celebrating 60th Anniversary
Ambassador Advertising Agency is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. In 1959, while still serving as vice president at Biola University, Al...

Luis Palau Association to Host Major Gathering for Evangelists in Portland, Oregon, this September
The Luis Palau Association is planning to host a major gathering for evangelists in Portland, Oregon, September 17-20. The conference, called...

2019 iNRB Student Production Award Winners Announced
NRB is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 iNRB Student Awards. The Intercollegiate National Religious Broadcasters (iNRB) comprises...

Save the Dates for NRB’s 2020 Convention: February 25-28 in Nashville, Tennessee
Proclaim 19 concluded just three weeks ago, but planning is already underway for the 2020 Convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention...

“Breakthrough,” “The Chosen” Hit Screens Ahead of Easter
Two projects that were screened during Proclaim 19, the NRB International Christian Media Convention in Anaheim, California, made their releases...

Happy Easter from NRB!
As Easter approaches, let’s recall the sacrifice that Jesus made for us, rejoice in His glorious resurrection, and remember His final charge to us –...

NRB Welcomes Newly Elected, Re-Elected Standing Committee Members for 2019
NRB has released this year’s list of members and chairs for NRB’s Standing Committees – several of whom were nominated and elected for the first...

Tech Titans Take Fire for Censorship
Major technology corporations took heavy fire this week for ongoing ideological bias evident in the operation of their platforms. While...

Pai Thanks Broadcasters
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai had kind words for broadcasters when he spoke at the NAB Show in Las Vegas this week. He welcomed the technological...

House Passes Bill to Derail ‘Restoring Internet Freedom’
On largely partisan lines, the House of Representatives this week passed the “Save the Internet Act.” This bill (H.R. 1644) essentially would roll...

Revive Our Hearts Hosts Come to the Well Conference in South Africa
Last month, Revive Our Hearts, together with Revive Our Hearts South Africa, hosted the Come to the Well Conference in Pretoria that was attended by...

Athletes in Action Hosts 23rd Annual Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast
For the 23rd year, the Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast celebrated basketball role models who exemplify outstanding leadership, character and...

NRB Today Receives Evangelical Press Association’s Award of Excellence for Fifth Straight Year
For the fifth consecutive year, NRB’s weekly e-newsletter, NRB Today, was recognized with the Evangelical Press Association’s (EPA) Award of...

Buckner International Celebrates 140 Years of Ministry
Buckner International is celebrating 140 years of serving children, strengthening families, and inspiring happiness in the lives of seniors. On...

Joni Eareckson Tada Released from Hospital
After 14 days in the hospital, Joni Eareckson Tada, founder of Joni and Friends and one of the world’s leading international advocates for people...

House Panel Holds Hearing on ‘Equality Act’
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on a bill that NRB’s Board of Directors, a body of nearly a hundred leaders in Christian...

Facebook’s Faith-Based Director: Use Social Media to Reach People, Develop Disciples
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – Social media is about more than building audiences and can be used to build God’s Kingdom, according to Nona Jones,...

Charles: Jesus is ‘Only Hope for Rebellious Mankind’
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – Submission to Christ is the “only hope” for a world in rebellion against God, pastor H.B. Charles Jr. said during a March 28...

Michael Little Reflects on NRB’s Diamond Anniversary
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – NRB Board Chairman Michael Little looked back at the storied 75-year history of the NRB and looked forward to its future...

NRB Celebrates 75th Anniversary at Proclaim 19 Convention in Anaheim
Christian communicators from across the nation and around the world gathered in Anaheim, California, March 26-29 for Proclaim 19, the NRB...

Prayer Requests for Lois Evans, Joni Eareckson Tada
Please join the NRB family in praying for two members of the association’s board of directors, Lois Evans and Joni Eareckson Tada. It was reported...

Pure Flix to Release Original Series about Faith, Hope, and Forgiveness after the Columbine Tragedy
Pure Flix is set to air After Columbine April 5, 6, and 7 on its Uplift & Serve Facebook Watch page and April 12 on its website, PureFlix.com....

Huckabee, Klausman Encourage Christian Media Leaders at Proclaim 19
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – Christian communicators were encouraged to “pierce the darkness” and allow Jesus to direct them as leaders by speakers at...

Church Media 101 Sessions Explore Storytelling, Websites, Social Media, Mobile
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – Industry experts shared about storytelling, websites, social media, and mobile during four Church Media 101 sessions March...

Six New Faith-Based Films, Two TV Series Screened at Proclaim 19
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – Six new faith-based films – including the recently released, surprise box office hit Unplanned – and two new television...

Tony Evans Receives NRB Hall of Fame Award
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – Tony Evans received the NRB Hall of Fame Award, “a witness to excellence in Christian communication,” at the Closing Gala of...

Rick Warren Preaches on Defeating Discouragement
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – Rick Warren preached on defeating discouragement at the Closing Gala of Proclaim 19, the NRB International Christian Media...

Mike Huckabee, Others Say Content, Storytelling are Critical to The Future of Television
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – The future of television is here — and it is ever changing and messy. With the emergence of continued new distribution...

Women in Entertainment Panel Highlights Female Presence in Film Industry
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – Only 18 percent of films are directed or led by women in Hollywood, making the industry one of needed growth and...

Franklin, Kendrick Emphasize Personal Character in Producing Films
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – Two Christians in the film industry underscored the importance of personal character as they do their work in Hollywood as...

Radio License Renewals Addressed at FCC session
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) – License renewal is the issue that will be foremost on radio broadcasters’ minds for the next four years, an attorney said...

Greg Laurie Shares Keys to Revival at Proclaim 19
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Pastor Greg Laurie spoke about what it will take to see another great awakening and revival in America during the March 26 Opening...

Great Commission Summit Underscores Personal Evangelism, World Missions
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NRB) — Johnny Hunt challenged Christian media representatives to think of one person they need to share the Gospel with – and...

Brownback Joins Second NRB Call, Speaks at Proclaim 19 Next Week
NRB hosted its second media call with U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback this week. This is an opportunity...

NRB Comments on ‘Disconnect’ over TV Parental Guidelines
National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) filed comments this week in an FCC Media Bureau proceeding on the effectiveness of the current TV content...

Big Tech Feeling Pressure on Censorship Concerns
Since NRB launched Internet Freedom Watch in 2017 to highlight and substantiate the problem of online censorship of Christian and conservative...

Want to Know Who Is Available for Interview at Proclaim 19?
If you’re looking to interview some of the Christian leaders, authors, speakers, and artists who will be attending Proclaim 19, have we got a list...

Press Conferences Scheduled for Proclaim 19 (Preliminary)
Press conferences will be held daily by various groups during Proclaim 19, the NRB International Christian Media Convention in Anaheim, California....

“Palau the Movie” Releases April 4 and 6 Across the U.S. and Latin America
Palau the Movie, the feature film based on the life of evangelist Luis Palau, releases April 4 and 6 in theaters across the United States and Latin...

Russian Christian Radio Center Seeking Partners
Russian Christian Radio Center (RCRC), a member of NRB and a past recipient of the NRB International Radio Ministry Award, is a pioneer for...

Last Call for Proclaim 19!
If you still haven’t registered for Proclaim 19, it’s not too late! You can still register onsite starting from 8 a.m. on Monday, March 25, and...

H.B. Charles Jr., Mike Huckabee Added to Proclaim 19 Speakers Lineup
Rev. H.B. Charles Jr., pastor-teacher at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida, will deliver God’s Word...

Attending Proclaim 19? Download the Official Convention App!
With thousands of attendees, more than 100 speakers, dozens of sessions, and around 200 exhibitors, Proclaim 19 has a lot to offer. Thankfully, NRB...

NRB Announces Vice Chairman Addition to NRB Noncommercial Music License Committee
Starting this year, the NRB Noncommercial Music License Committee (NRBNMLC) is adding a vice chairman position to its committee. By unanimous...

2019 NRB Annual Membership Meeting: New Time – 1 p.m., March 26
All members of NRB have the duty and privilege of participating in the association’s Annual Membership Meeting. The next Annual NRB Membership...

Bills Renew Attack on Religious Freedom Law
National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) has long opposed legislative efforts that leave people of faith vulnerable to discrimination in the public...

Education Secretary Drops Restriction on Religious Contractors
Citing the direction of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Trinity Lutheran decision, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced this week her...

Rao Approved to DC Circuit
Neomi Rao, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the seat on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals previously held by Supreme Court Justice Brett...

Proclaim 19 Extras: Affiliate and Other Events
Proclaim 19 will present dozens of speakers, nearly 200 exhibitors, and various networking venues and exclusive opportunities. But did you know even...

Convention Extras: Screenings at Proclaim 19
For Proclaim 19, the NRB International Christian Media Convention in Anaheim, California, we’ve brought together dozens of speakers and insightful...

Scammers Claiming to Sell NRB Proclaim 19 Attendee List
Multiple companies have been contacting individuals and organizations that might be interested in receiving a copy of the attendee list for Proclaim...

Greg Laurie: It’s Time For Another Jesus Revolution
According to Southern California pastor Greg Laurie, America in the 1960s and 1970s was the perfect setting for the greatest spiritual awakening of...

Still on the Fence about Attending Proclaim 19? Don’t Be!
In about one week, thousands of Christian media and ministry professionals will be heading to Anaheim to take part in Proclaim 19, the NRB...

House Passes PIRATE Act
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to enhance the FCC’s ability to crack down on pirate radio stations. The...

House Democrats Press Forward Bill Threatening Free Speech
When the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is warning its “progressive” allies in Congress that their signature piece of legislation has...

Response to Anti-Israel Sentiment Divides Democrats
Congressional Democrats spent much of this week battling among themselves over how to respond to another round of anti-Israel comments by freshman...

Member Spotlight: Virginia Prodan
Virginia Prodan is an international human rights attorney, an allied attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom, a sought-after international...

Devastating Tornados Hits Alabama, Georgia: How You Can Help
A tornado outbreak in Alabama and Georgia hit the town of Beauregard, Alabama, especially hard on Sunday, March 3, killing at least 23 and leaving...

Cooke Pictures is Now Cooke Media Group
Phil Cooke, co-founder with Kathleen Cooke of Cooke Pictures in Los Angeles and a working producer in Hollywood with a Ph.D. in Theology, recently...

Proclaim 19 Program Book Now Available Online!
Get an early start on your daily plans for Proclaim 19, the NRB International Christian Media Convention in Anaheim, California, by downloading the...

Insights in Media, Ministry, and More: What You Need and What Proclaim 19 Has!
One of the most important investments you can make in 2019 is to make the most of the information you already have – and fill in whatever gaps...

MEDIAlliance International Launches Asia Initiative
After a year and a half of planning and praying, MEDIAlliance International held its first Christian Media Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, last...

Moody Radio Announces Recipient of 14th and Final Robert Neff Award
Moody Radio has announced that Pastor Colin Smith, senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and host of...

High Court Hears Arguments on World War I Memorial Cross
The U.S. Supreme Court this week heard arguments in the case of a 40-foot-tall concrete cross in Bladensburg, Maryland, honoring soldiers who died...

FCC Seeks Comment on TV Parental Guidelines
Responding to a recent congressional directive, the FCC’s Media Bureau is seeking public comment this month on the accuracy of the TV Content...

Media Ownership Review Officially Open for Comment
In December, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to initiate a quadrennial media ownership review seeking comments on radio and TV...

In Memoriam: Long-Time Radio Host ‘Uncle Charlie’ VanderMeer
Keys for Kids Ministries announced the passing of Charlie VanderMeer (a.k.a., “Uncle Charlie”) on February 22 “with deep sadness, but great...

K-LOVE Acquires Six New Stations from Cumulus, Expands into New Markets
Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the nation’s largest radio broadcaster of contemporary Christian music, has acquired six stations from Cumulus...

NRB Launches International Religious Freedom Conference Call with Ambassador Sam Brownback
NRB members this week had a new opportunity to obtain on-the-record comments directly from a top U.S. government official battling religious...

Another Reason to Attend Proclaim 19: Hundreds of Resources, Services, and Organizations
With approximately 200 vendors each year showcasing their products and services, NRB’s Exposition is the largest marketplace for Christian media and...

Attention Filmmakers: Pitch Your Project or Story to Distributors at Proclaim 19!
Do you have a story, script, or even a finished product? Want to pitch it straight to a distribution company or just get notes and input from a...

Interview Opportunities at Proclaim 19
Will you be attending Proclaim 19, the NRB International Christian Media Convention in Anaheim, March 26-29? If so, and you are also a member of NRB...